Mohammad Siraj Becomes the ‘New Kapil Dev (Social Media)
Sports News: “Don’t call him Mohammad Siraj—call him the new Kapil Dev!” – this phrase is all over social media right now, and for good reason. Siraj, who has been the standout performer in the ongoing Test series against England with his relentless and fiery bowling, has achieved something that no Indian fast bowler has managed since the legendary Kapil Dev—a feat last recorded 34 years ago.
In 1991-92, Kapil Dev sent down over 150 overs across two different Test series in the same calendar year.
Fast-forward to 2024-25, and Siraj has now joined that elite bracket:
With this, Siraj has officially stepped into the ‘Kapil Dev class’ of workload and endurance.
Bowling over 150 overs across two major Test series isn’t just a number—it’s proof of Siraj’s supreme fitness, stamina, and reliability. For Team India, this is also a signal that Siraj isn’t just another pacer—he has now become a lead spearhead, someone the captain and management trust to deliver long, match-defining spells.
Siraj’s numbers in the ongoing Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy against England tell the story best:
With England’s Ben Stokes (the second-highest wicket-taker) sitting out the final Test, Siraj has a golden opportunity to finish the series as the top wicket-taker.
But in terms of overs bowled and wickets taken, Siraj stands head and shoulders above the rest.
What Kapil Dev once symbolized for Indian pace bowling, Siraj is beginning to embody today. He’s not just taking wickets—he’s shouldering a massive workload, delivering long, punishing spells, and shaping matches for India.
The big question now is: Could Mohammad Siraj emerge as the new poster boy of Indian fast bowling—the modern-day Kapil Dev?
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