Watch: Mohammed Siraj shatters Scott Boland’s stumps with stunning delivery at SCG

Mohammed Siraj delivered a perfect delivery to dismiss Scott Boland, wrapping up Australia's first innings at 181 with India taking a narrow lead of 4 runs on Day 2 of the ongoing New Year’s Test at the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG) in Sydney.

It was the third wicket of the match for the Indian pacer. The Mohammed Siraj delivery nipped back sharply from a good length, curling into Boland, who left a gap between his bat and pad. Siraj made no mistake as the ball sneaked through and crashed into the stumps.

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Mohammed Siraj’s magic ball sends Scott Boland to packing in Sydney Test

Boland scored 9 runs off 9 balls, including two boundaries, before being bowled out by Mohammed Siraj. His excellent finish has put India in a strong position against Australia in the ongoing fifth and final Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25.

That looked like off cutter , this wicket is getting tougher to bat as by every passing session.
Siraj bowls Boland, and India have a slim first-innings lead! #AUSvIND #INDvsAUSTest #AUSvsIND pic.twitter.com/WlcXeFfcTk

— Aadhira (@trend_1O1) January 4, 2025

Australia dismissed for 181 as India’s pace attack dominates on Day 2 at SCG

Earlier, India's pace duo of Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Siraj gave the team a perfect start on Day 2 of the fifth and final Test against Australia in Sydney. Bumrah struck early, removing Marnus Labuschagne, and Siraj followed up with a brilliant over, dismissing Sam Konstas and Travis Head in quick succession at the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG).

Steve Smith and Beau Webster then formed a solid 50-plus partnership before Prasidh Krishna broke through, dismissing Smith for 33, caught by KL Rahul at slips. Australia, starting Day 2 at 9/1, reached 101/5 at lunch. After the break, Krishna struck again, removing Alex Carey for 21.

However, India received some bad news as Jasprit Bumrah left the field after just one over in the second session and was later taken to the hospital for scans. In Bumrah’s absence, Nitish Reddy stepped up, claiming two wickets in consecutive deliveries against Australia.

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Nitish Kumar Reddy helped India to get rid of the Australian skipper Pat Cummins and star pacer Mitchell Starc. Krishna then removed debutant Beau Webster, who had scored a half-century. Siraj took the final wicket, as Australia was bowled out for 181, leaving India with a narrow four-run lead.

DSP Mohammed Siraj to lead cricket coaching center in Telangana

Meanwhile, Deputy Superintendents of Police (DSP) Mohammed Siraj, along with champion athletes from Telangana, will play a key role in coaching at new boxing and cricket training centers. These state-of-the-art facilities will be established at a Telangana State Special Police (TGSP) battalion to nurture budding talent in the state.

DGP Jitender shared details about the upcoming coaching centers during the Passing Out Parade in Hyderabad on Friday for constables who completed their training. He also praised DSP Siraj for his exceptional achievements on the field, for which he was rewarded with a Group-I post and land.

Inspired by Siraj’s success as an international cricketer, the coaching centers aim to provide world-class training to aspiring athletes, helping them excel globally. Under Siraj’s leadership, these facilities will focus on developing athletes and strengthening Telangana’s sports legacy.