Indian team's fast bowler Mohammad Siraj is widely known for his unique celebrations on the cricket field.

Siraj often draws inspiration from footballers and has long been seen imitating Cristiano Ronaldo’s trademark celebration.

However, after dismissing Jamie Smith during the Lord’s Test, his celebration style took a different turn. This new gesture caught fans’ attention, and many were eager to know the reason behind it.

Mohammad Siraj’s Touching Gesture

Recently, Diogo Jota, who played for Liverpool in football, tragically passed away in a road accident. Since then, tributes have been pouring in from across the sports world.

During IND vs ENG 3rd Test match, after taking Jamie Smith’s wicket, Siraj pointed to the number 20, which Jota wore on his jersey.

This gesture quickly gained traction on social media, with fans appreciating Siraj’s heartfelt tribute. His act has been praised widely, highlighting how deeply he connects with football as well. In the first innings of the Lord’s Test, Siraj picked up 2 wickets for 85 runs.

𝐍𝐨 𝟐𝐧𝐝 𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐃𝐒𝐏 😉#JamieSmith survived once, but no escape this time from #MohammedSiraj! 👀

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In addition to Mohammad Siraj’s two wickets, senior pacer Jasprit Bumrah delivered a brilliant spell, picking up 5 wickets, while Nitish Kumar Reddy also took 2 wickets. Ravindra Jadeja chipped in with 1 wicket. Despite a solid bowling performance from Team India, the English side managed to post 387 runs in 112.3 overs.

Veteran batter Joe Root struck a fine century, while Jamie Smith and Brydon Carse added crucial half-centuries to bolster England’s total. At the time of this report, Team India stands at 27 for 1 in their first innings and will need a strong batting reply to stay in the contest.