"In his head, Siraj is Sir Garfield Sobers" - Indian pacer faces wrath of fans for throwing his wicket away with reckless shot in 3rd IND vs AUS Test

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Team India's No.11 batter Mohammed Siraj threw his wicket away during the final session on Day 2 of the ongoing third Test against Australia at the Holkar Stadium in Indore. Siraj was the last Indian wicket to fall as the hosts were bowled out for just 163 runs in their second innings.

The tailender tried to step out of the crease and slog the ball towards the mid-wicket region. But he was deceived by the slow pace, and the ball ultimately crashed onto his stumps.

Siraj was dismissed for an eight-ball duck, becoming Nathan Lyon's eighth scalp of the innings.

Several fans took to social media immediately thereafter, slamming the fast bowler for the irresponsible shot. Siraj's dismissal left Axar Patel stranded at the non-striker's end.

Here are some of the top reactions on Twitter:

Ravi Patel

@Ravitalkss

This is not the first time Siraj did this stupid thing, he is not a good hitter like shami or umesh he should just be at crease a help next batsman to score runs.#Siraj

This is not the first time Siraj did this stupid thing, he is not a good hitter like shami or umesh he should just be at crease a help next batsman to score runs.#Siraj

SM

@supertusker

@PaulDennett_ Terrible from Siraj, he let Axar down, big time.

@PaulDennett_ Terrible from Siraj, he let Axar down, big time.

Shivani Shukla

@iShivani_Shukla

The management needs to have a conversation with Siraj about his batting. It's not the first time he's gotten carried away.

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The management needs to have a conversation with Siraj about his batting. It's not the first time he's gotten carried away.

Anuj Nitin Prabhu 🏏

@APTalksCricket

Siraj what the hell?

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Siraj what the hell?

Arvind

@Arvind24767581

@mufaddal_vohra Siraj needs some commonsense

@mufaddal_vohra Siraj needs some commonsense

Tanay Vasu

@tanayvasu

Rohit Sharma’s reaction after Siraj wicket.🥺

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Rohit Sharma’s reaction after Siraj wicket.🥺💔

https://t.co/69DZaKCPHP

varun malavalli

@leadkindlylight

In his head, Siraj is Sir Garfield Sobers! Only that explains the shots he plays 🤦‍♂️

In his head, Siraj is Sir Garfield Sobers! Only that explains the shots he plays 🤦‍♂️

Immortality

@ajay36mittal

I have said it before, Mohammad Siraj is a huge huge liability with bat and field!

He doesn't have a brain, most brainless cricketer!

#IndVsAus #IndvAus

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I have said it before, Mohammad Siraj is a huge huge liability with bat and field!

He doesn't have a brain, most brainless cricketer!

#IndVsAus #IndvAus

Biren Daftary

@biren_daftary

@rickeyrecricket Thats the way he plays. And he does get a few runs that way. But Siraj coming down the ground was just bad.

@rickeyrecricket Thats the way he plays. And he does get a few runs that way. But Siraj coming down the ground was just bad.

Shivani Shukla

@iShivani_Shukla

@DeadliftSandS That I agree. But here in Siraj's case, let's not compound the situation by playing reckless shots, especially with Axar Patel batting so well on the other end? Or sirf ek bar ka nahi h ye

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@DeadliftSandS That I agree. But here in Siraj's case, let's not compound the situation by playing reckless shots, especially with Axar Patel batting so well on the other end? Or sirf ek bar ka nahi h ye

Shobhit Kukreti

@KukretiShobhit

Thoda dimag use kr lo bhai Siraj. Hadd h #INDvAUS

Thoda dimag use kr lo bhai Siraj. Hadd h #INDvAUS

Nirav Patel

@niravscope

@Adityakrsaha Just to make Siraj understand the importance of game awareness, he should be made to sit out next and have Shami and Umesh in the XI...

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@Adityakrsaha Just to make Siraj understand the importance of game awareness, he should be made to sit out next and have Shami and Umesh in the XI...

Abhay Tiwari

@TiwariAbhay9301

Siraj is class bowler but his game awareness is 🤮. We have seen this in Bangladesh too.
#INDvAUS

Siraj is class bowler but his game awareness is 🤮. We have seen this in Bangladesh too.
#INDvAUS

Satyam Borikar 🏏🏆

@im_satyam45

@CricCrazyNIKS Siraj the batsman 🤦🤦

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@CricCrazyNIKS Siraj the batsman 😭🤦🤦

Sudershan Shivjatak

@sudershan60

Siraj's game awareness is horrendous.
#INDvsAUS

Siraj's game awareness is horrendous.
#INDvsAUS

Notably, Axar remained unbeaten on 15. The all-rounder was stranded at the non-striker's end for 12 in the first innings as well, after Siraj was run out while trying to take a second run.

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India set Australia 76-run target in the 3rd Test

India's batting has let them down in Indore. While the hosts were bundled out for a paltry score of 109 in the first innings, they managed just 163 in the second essay.

Cheteshwar Pujara showed resilience in an attempt to orchestrate a fightback for his team, scoring 59 runs off 142 deliveries. But apart from him, Shreyas Iyer, who scored 26 runs, was the only other batter who was able to cross the 20-run mark.

Nathan Lyon starred with the ball for the visitors, picking up eight wickets in the second innings. Australia need 76 runs to win the third Test and secure their first win of the tour.

BCCI

@BCCI

Stumps on Day of the third #INDvAUS Test.

@cheteshwar1 top-scores for #TeamIndia with a magnificent 59 (142) 🏻🏻

We will be back with Day three action tomorrow as Australia need 76 runs in the final innings.

Scorecard - bit.ly/INDvAUS-2023-3… @mastercardindia

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Stumps on Day 2⃣ of the third #INDvAUS Test.

@cheteshwar1 top-scores for #TeamIndia 🇮🇳 with a magnificent 59 (142) 👏🏻👏🏻

We will be back with Day three action tomorrow as Australia need 76 runs in the final innings.

Scorecard - bit.ly/INDvAUS-2023-3… @mastercardindia https://t.co/m0xdph0GeA

That said, India have already retained the Border-Gavaskar Trophy for the fourth straight time. They took an unassailable 2-0 lead in the four-match series courtesy their wins in Nagpur and Delhi.

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