Mohammed Siraj's national anthem reaction invokes emotional social media response

Having gotten over nerves of making his red-ball debut for his country, it seems that huge significance of playing for India finally hit Mohammed Siraj. A video has been doing rounds on social media, showing young pacer shedding a few tears during singing of national anm at SCG ahe of India vs Australia 3rd Test. Siraj's emotional response has drawn a lot of equally sentimental reactions from fans on social media expressing ir delight at his rise in sport and strength he has shown after losing his far this vember.

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Mohammed Siraj's far's death ahe of Test debut

While one can really say what was going on in 26-year-old Mohammed Siraj's mind during anm, it is easy to see how a combination of pride, sorrow and perhaps nerves could have brought him to tears at SGC today. Talking to media after stumps on Day 1, Siraj clarified what it was about in a w-viral clip that h evoked such a raw response from him. "During national anm, I missed my d. It was very emotional for me. My far wanted to see me play Test cricket, I wish he was here to see it," recent debutante said. 

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re are few things that aspiring cricketers look forward to as much as receiving ir first Test cap. Representing your country in longest, most demanding format of game has always been an hour reserved for highest level of players and Siraj is w a part of that choice group. However, his Test debut, which should have been a moment of celebration and joy - even doubly so, as it came at hallowed grounds of MCG - was a bittersweet occurrence for Siraj.

Having just lost his far, Mohammed Ghouse, to a lung ailment in vember, Hyderab-based bowler took courous decision to remain with team in Australia and fulfil his far's dream of seeing him play Test cricket for India. He me his Test debut at Boxing Day Test, ending with figures of 5/77. Here's how fans reacted to Siraj's National Anm clip:

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India vs Australia 3rd Test score update

w playing his second Test for side, Siraj immediately me his presence felt at SCG on Thursday, picking up all-important wicket of Aussie great David Warner. Returning from a long injury rehab, Warner was sent packing after just 3.3 overs, giving India a leg up in 1st session of Day 1. At end of Day 1, hosts are at 166-2, with an in-form Steve Smith and Marnus Labuschagne in middle. India vs Australia live telecast will be available on Sony Sports Network, while India vs Australia live stream will be available on SonyLIV.

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