Mohammed Siraj gets emotional on singing national anthem ahead of Sydney Test: WATCH

Indian speedster Mohammed Siraj was in tears just before start of play on Day 1 of India vs Australia 3rd Test at Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG). right-arm quick, who me his debut in second Test in Melbourne, broke down in tears while singing national anm. It wasn’t until end that he wiped off his tears and received a warm smile from fellow pacer Jasprit Bumrah.

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Mohammed Siraj breaks down while singing national anm at SCG

Siraj seemed to be overwhelmed with occasion which only shows how much representing his nation in Tests means to Hyderab-based cricketer. right-arm pacer suffered a massive personal loss ahe of Test series. Siraj lost his far Mohammed Ghouse, who passed away in vember at of 53 after losing battle to a lung ailment. right-arm pacer didn't fly back to India and took a brave call of staying back in Australia to represent his country, which was his far's dream.

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Siraj, who was going through an emotional rollercoaster, put his emotions aside and came in to bowl after Indian won toss and decided to field first. pacer was right on money as he provided initial breakthrough by getting rid of dangerous David Warner for 5. Siraj bowled a full delivery which was angling across, Warner threw his hands at it as  ball caught edge of southpaw's bat and ended up in Cheteshwar Pujara's hands at first slip.

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Meanwhile, Australia mand to recover well after losing David Warner early on in innings. Debutant Will Pucovski and Marnus Labuschagne steied ship and brought up a 50-run stand. At time of publishing this article, Australia's scoreboard re 70/1 with Pucovski batting on 32 and Labuschagne unbeaten on 19. hosts will want duo to carry on and lay a solid foundation for middle order to come and score big. On or hand, India will want to break dangerous-looking partnership and restrict Australia to a low total.

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