After India’s historic six-run win at The Oval to level the series 2–2, a journalist questioned Mohammed Siraj’s earlier “poor form” during the Border‑Gavaskar Trophy in Australia. The pacer calmly shut down the critique: “I took 20 wickets in BGT, sir…” —a blunt reminder of his consistency on overseas tours .

Siraj’s performance in the England series cemented his place among India’s finest. He claimed 23 wickets, leading the pack and pushing his name onto the list of only three Indian pacers ever - alongside Kapil Dev and Jasprit Bumrah - to take 20+ wickets in multiple Test series . Against England in English conditions, he also surpassed Bhuvneshwar Kumar’s previous 19-wicket mark - becoming only the second Indian to achieve such a feat on that soil .

Morne Morkel, India’s bowling coach, praised Siraj as a “natural leader” - highlighting his workload of 1,088 deliveries and disciplined attack even under pressure . Irfan Pathan dubbed the series “remembered for Siraj,” underscoring his pivotal role in India’s resurgence in England .

In the final Test, Siraj bowled a match-defining spell - taking key wickets including Overton, Smith, and heroically bowling Gus Atkinson with a searing yorker to seal the win.