ENG vs IND [WATCH]: Mohammed Siraj unleashes a fierce roar at Ben Duckett after dismissing him on Day 4 of Lord’s Test

India’s intensity was on full display in the opening hour of Day 4 at Lord’s, as Mohammed Siraj struck with raw emotion and hostility to remove Ben Duckett. After an absorbing contest of controlled aggression, Siraj delivered a fiery dismissal that lit up the morning session. England, resuming on 2/0, were hoping to build on their overnight position, but Siraj’s energy and sharp tactics ensured India struck early.

Mohammed Siraj unleashes heat as Ben Duckett falls to short-ball trap amid charged send-off

It was only the third over of the morning and Siraj had already begun to probe Ben Duckett’s technique with his trademark back-of-length bowling. The ball in question, clocked at around 140 kph, was angled into the left-hander on a fourth-stump line. Cramped for room, Duckett instinctively went for a pull—a shot he had used earlier to impose pressure, but this time he was hurried. With the bat coming across the line too early, he couldn’t free his arms and the ball caught the thick inside half.

Instead of sailing over midwicket as intended, the mistimed stroke floated tamely towards mid-on, where Jasprit Bumrah judged the catch to perfection. The wicket sparked wild celebrations from Siraj. He sprinted toward Duckett, veins bulging, unleashing a passionate roar just inches from the batter’s face. Duckett, to his credit, did not engage in the theatrics, his eyes fixed on the turf as he made the long walk back. Siraj’s fiery celebration, however, was symbolic of India’s aggressive approach in this series, where they’ve made it clear that they won’t be backing down.

Here’s the video:

Siraj takes the wicket, owns the moment! 🤫 |

— Sony Sports Network (@SonySportsNetwk)

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Siraj strikes early but England build slim lead on Day 4 at Lord’s

England began Day 4 with a slender advantage in a finely balanced Test, leading by 2 runs overnight after both sides posted identical 387s in the first innings. Zak Crawley and Duckett walked out aiming to push England ahead, but it was Mohammed Siraj who made the first impact of the morning.

Duckett, attempting a punchy response, was hurried by a back-of-length ball and picked out Jasprit Bumrah at mid-on to fall for 12. Siraj’s roar and charged celebration highlighted India’s aggressive intent. However, Crawley held firm alongside Ollie Pope, who returned to the crease after his error late on Day 1. The duo absorbed the new-ball threat from Bumrah and Siraj with caution. England’s lead slowly grew, and the surface at Lord’s continued to offer moderate assistance to the seamers. While scoring wasn’t easy, England ensured they weren’t rattled early. As the first session progressed, India’s bowlers remained disciplined but wickets didn’t flow. At 36/1, England’s lead stood at 36, setting the stage for a crucial middle session where both teams will look to seize momentum.

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