Team India had to face defeat in the Sydney Test and with this Australia also won the series 3-1. Apart from the result, star fast bowler Mohammad Siraj definitely achieved a special milestone. On the third day of the match, captain and star pacer Jasprit Bumrah did not return to bowl due to injury, due to which the responsibility of bowling was on Mohammed Siraj, but despite his best efforts, the Indian team ultimately had to face defeat.

The team lost but Mohammad Siraj created history by completing 100 wickets in his Test career.

Siraj completes 100 test wickets

In the Sydney Test, the fourth wicket of Australia's second innings fell in the form of Usman Khawaja, which was captured by Mohammad Siraj. As soon as he took the wicket of Khawaja, a big achievement was registered in Siraj's account. This was his 100th wicket in Test cricket. Before this match, Siraj had 96 wickets in the Test.

He took this figure to 99 by taking three wickets in the first innings in Sydney. By taking the wicket of Khawaja in the second innings, he completed his century of test wickets. Siraj accomplished this feat in his 36th Test.

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Became the 23rd Indian bowler

Siraj has now become the 23rd Indian bowler to take 100 wickets in Test cricket. Siraj has achieved this feat in his 4 years of Test career. He started his Test career against Australia in the year 2020. Till now Siraj has taken five wicket hauls thrice. His average is 30.8 and economy is 3.44. Let us tell you that the Indian record for taking the most wickets in Tests is in the name of Anil Kumble. Kumble took 619 wickets in 132 tests.

Best performance came against South Africa

Siraj's best performance in this format has been taking 6 wickets for 15 runs.

He did this feat against South Africa. During a test match against India and South Africa in January 2024, Siraj pushed South Africa on the backfoot with his brilliant performance. He took 6 wickets of the opposing team in just 9 overs. During this, Siraj had also bowled three maiden overs.

He did this feat against South Africa. During a test match against India and South Africa in January 2024, Siraj pushed South Africa on the backfoot with his brilliant performance. He took 6 wickets of the opposing team in just 9 overs. During this, Siraj had also bowled three maiden overs.