South Africa legend's four-word social media post for Mohammed Siraj in India vs England fifth Test goes viral

Mohammed Siraj has picked up 14 wickets in the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy 2025. He is currently the third-highest wicket-taker of the series after Ben Stokes and Jasprit Bumrah.

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Mohammed Siraj of India participates in Day 4 of the Fourth Rothesay Test match between England and India at Old Trafford in Manchester, England, on July 26, 2025.

Mohammed Siraj of India participates in Day 4 of the Fourth Rothesay Test match between England and India at Old Trafford in Manchester, England, on July 26, 2025.

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Mohammed Siraj picked up 14 wickets in 4 Tests of Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy 2025.

Mohammed Siraj is currently third highest wicket taker in Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy 2025.

South Africa's legendary speedster Dale Steyn predicted that India speedster Mohammed Siraj will pick up a fifer in the fifth Test match against England, which is scheduled to take place from July 31 to August 1 at The Oval in London. 

Dale Steyn took his 'X' formerly known as Twitter to share his bold prediction ahead of the last Test match of the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy 2025. 

"Siraj to take a fifer in 5th Test"posted Dale Steyn

Mohammed Siraj is among the highest run-getters in the ongoing five-Test match series against England. He the the third highest wicket-taker with 14 scalps in four Tests. England captain Ben Stokes topped the tally with 14 wickets in four matches, and pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah is second with 14 scalps in three Tests. 

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Siraj needs one wicket to complete 200 international scalps

Mohammed Siraj is just one wicket shy of completing 200 wickets in international cricket. Siraj will achieve this feat in the fifth Test match of the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy 2025. As England are currently leading 2-1 after the four Test matches, Team India would be aiming to draw the series 2-2 and walk with their heads held high.

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Four changes in England's playing XI for fifth Test vs England

England Cricket Board (ECB) have announced England's playing XI for the fifth Test match with four changes and the notable omission was skipper Ben Stokes. Ben Stokes injured his shoulder during the fourth Test match. Apart from Ben Stokes, Liam Dawson, speedster Jofra Archer, and Brydon Carse are also out from England's playing XI for the last Test match of the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy 2025.

England Playing XI for 5th Test: Zak Crawley, Ben Duckett, Ollie Pope (c), Joe Root, Harry Brook, Jacob Bethell, Jamie Smith, Chris Woakes, Gus Atkinson, Jamie Overton, Josh Tongue.
 

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