IND vs Eng 3rd Test: The emotional tribute to Mohammad Sirj, The Diogo Jota won the hearts – Clock | Cricket news
India hit the ground at 2 on the day of the third Test at Lord’s, Jasprit Bumrah influenced his return to the playing XI after resting for the Edgbaston Test. After rejecting Harry Brook on day 1, Bumrah followed it with a sensational four wickets at day 2, which changed the tide in India’s favor. Another moment that took over the hearts came when Mohammad Siraj finally removed Jamie Smith of England. Earlier, KL Rahul dropped Smith in another slip when he was on just 5 runs. This error proved to be expensive as the batsman went to score 51. However, when Siraj eventually found his man, the festival was as emotional as it was memorable. After Smith’s wicket, Siraj caught his fingers to indicate the number of ‘Do’ and ‘zero’ to his fingers. Later it was confirmed that Pesar’s gesture, Portuguese footballer was a tribute to the late Diogo Jota, who lost his life in a car accident in Zamora, Spain on 3 July 2025. Siraj also indicated Akash as a symbol of honor of the late footballer.Jota, who played for Liverpool and Portuguese national team, died in an accident with his brother Andre Silva. Jota’s jersey number was referred to in the number of ’20’ in Liverpool.
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After taking his first wicket through Smith, he went to add another in his name after rejecting Bridan Cars to end England’s innings in 387. The bowler returned 2/85 figures in 23.3 overs.
