Indian star speedster Mohammed Siraj continued his stunning form with the ball in Tests as he picked up three wickets in the first session of play on Day 1 of the first Test against West Indies in Ahmedabad. In doing so, he also achieved a new milestone. Here's all you need to know! (Pic: PTI)
Updated On: 2025-10-02 02:06 PM IST
Compiled by : Sujay Shivalkar
Mohammed Siraj began against the West Indies right where he had left off against England a few months ago as he picked up three wickets in the opening session of the Ahmedabad Test. (Pic: AFP)
Siraj picked up the wickets of Tagnerine Chanderpaul, Brandon King, and also Alick Athasnaze to put India right on top. (Pic: AFP)
With his sensational spell upfront, Mohammed Siraj made history. He became the first bowler in the world among World Test Championship (WTC) playing nations to get more than 30 wickets in 2025. He has now picked up 31 wickets this year. (Pic: PTI)
With this achievement, Siraj went past Mitchell Starc of Australia. The left-arm speedster had taken 29 wickets in 2025 from seven Tests. Siraj now sits on top of the pile. (Pic: AFP)
Mohammed Siraj is also the leading wicket-taker in the 2025-2027 WTC cycle with as many as 27 wickets. His red-hot form will keep India in good stead as they look to dominate the home season. (Pic: PTI)
