Eng vs ind (Watch): Mohammed Siraj achieves Cristiano Ronaldo’s “Siu” celebration after cleaning Zak Crawley in the oval test

The Kennington oval was on an excitement fire on Saturday as a quick Indian bowling player Mohammed Siraj stole the show with a superb counter of Zak Crawley– And celebrated in a style that left fans and buzzing commentators: imitating the celebration of the football superstar Cristiano Ronaldo.

The perfect end of a dramatic day

While the shadows lengthened day 3 of the fifth and last test between England and IndiaThe oval tension was palpable. England set an intimidating objective of 374, had started their pursuit with confidence, with the openers Crawley and Ben Duckett having a solid stand of 50 points. But with a single delivery during the day, Siraj’s moment has arrived.

Subjecting the tactical finesse supported by the Indian skipper Shubman Gill, the net cricket, Siraj put the ground to suggest that a bouncer was going to arrive – a deep square leg strengthened the cunning. Crawley, anticipating the short ball, was completely caught when Siraj unleashed a slower Yorker manual. The ball plunged late, slipped under the bat of Crawley and sent the wheel of the outstanding trolley, triggering wild celebrations while the crowd roared their approval.

Mohammed Siraj’s “siu” celebration becomes viral

But this is what came then that sent the oval – and the Internet – in overdrive. While his teammates converged to celebrate the critical breakthrough, Siraj burst into the celebration of the trademark of Ronaldo – making air, turning in the air and landing with wide arms, to the pleasure of fans in stands and millions of people looking around the world. The move, loved by football fans, experienced a growing trend among crickets emotional football celebrations, mixing two of the most popular sports in the world.

Here is the video:

Crawley didn’t want another one; Siraj made sure it 🤷‍️ #Sonysportsnetwork #Engvind #Nayaindia #Dhaakadindia #Teamindia #Extrainingings | @MDSIRAJOFICIAL pic.twitter.com/uwi1v0cnya

– Sony Sports Network (@Sonysportsnetwk) August 2, 2025

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The openers of smothered England, India feels the return

The counter could not have arrived at a better time for India. Crawley’s Prudeous 14 Off 36 Balls had given England a secure start, but Siraj’s late intervention left England 50/1 in Stumps – still need 324 points with nine counters in hand. While fans and experts disperse the counter, praise also flocked for the leadership and strategic thought of Gill, with commentators stressing how the field changes set up the perfect bluff, attracting Crawley in a trap that he did not see coming.

Not only did the moment revive the hopes of India to level the series, but it also energized the crowd and the team when they returned to the locker room with a momentum in the direction of a potentially decisive day 4.

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