Mohammed Siraj, India’s leading wicket-taker in Test matches this year, brought a touch of humor to Day 4 of the second Test against West Indies at Arun Jaitley Stadium. As India pushed to wrap up the innings, a memorable and playful exchange occurred between the Indian pacer and West Indies batsman Justin Greaves.
Before the tenth-wicket partnership between Greaves and Jayden Seales could truly blossom, Siraj was seen jokingly ‘warning’ Greaves, seemingly attempting to deter him from adding more runs to the scoreboard. This light-hearted interaction, captured on camera, quickly spread across social media, with fans applauding Siraj for maintaining a cheerful spirit even in a high-pressure match.
Despite Siraj’s playful caution, Greaves showed remarkable composure. He continued to hit freely, ultimately achieving a well-deserved half-century. His resilient partnership with Seales helped the West Indies tailenders accumulate vital runs, pushing their team’s total to 390 while following on. India now needs 121 runs to clinch victory and seal the two-match series.
Beyond the banter, Siraj has been in outstanding form with the ball throughout the year. Earlier in the very same session, he outshone Zimbabwe’s Blessing Muzarabani to become the highest wicket-taker in Test cricket for 2025. This significant milestone was achieved after he successfully dismissed Shai Hope, who had scored 103 runs.
So far in 2025, the pacer has featured in eight Test matches, delivering 1,575 balls (262.3 overs) and securing an impressive 37 wickets at an average of 26.91. His statistics further boast 39 maidens, 996 runs conceded, and two instances of taking four wickets in an innings, along with two five-wicket hauls. His best individual performance of the year stands at a remarkable 6/70, with a strike rate of 42.56.
The West Indies had commenced the second session at 252/3, with Shai Hope and Roston Chase holding firm. Hope reached his century off 204 balls before Siraj eventually sent him back to the pavilion. Following this, Kuldeep Yadav quickly snatched two wickets, removing Tevin Imlach and Roston Chase, and concluded the session with figures of 3/79.
As the West Indies’ lower order bravely resisted, Siraj’s cheerful demeanor remained a highlight, perfectly encapsulating his approach to the game, both on and off the pitch.