Mohammed Siraj Wins Hearts With Special Tribute To Virat Kohli. It Has Sydney Test Connection

India pacer Mohammed Siraj's deep bond with legendary batter Virat Kohli has been revealed via a social media post.

Siraj and Kohli have not only shared the dressing room on multiple occasions with India, but also for seven years as teammates for Indian Premier League (IPL) franchise Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB).

Kohli announced his retirement from Test cricket earlier this year, calling time on a career that spanned 123 Tests. However, Siraj and Kohli's bond appears to be intact with the pacer framing the latter's jersey on the wall of his house.

Siraj had paid a wholesome tribute to Kohli upon the latter's Test retirement, labelling him as a "superhero".

Meanwhile, following India's well-fought series draw against England, former Australian captain hailed Indian pacer Mohammed Siraj for stepping up in the absence of pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah, saying that he is a much better bowler with "more expectations and pressure on his shoulders".

Siraj emerged as the leading wicket-taker in the series, taking 23 wickets at an average of over 32, with two five-wicket hauls and a four-fer to his name. He also bowled around 185 overs, the most by a bowler in the series. At The Oval, it was Siraj who delivered a comeback spell, reducing England from a dominant position of 301/4 to 367 all out while chasing 374, bowling brilliantly and relentlessly in tandem with Prasidh Krishna.

"I feel like he's a better bowler when there is more expectation and pressure put on his shoulders. I think he really enjoys that role in the team. Fifer in the second innings, just to keep it going," Clarke said, speaking about Siraj.

With ANI inputs