Mohammed Siraj loses cool after back-to-back boundaries from Harry Brook, sparking a verbal spat and a fiery over that ended with 18 runs and no wicket.
📍Leeds, June 23, 2025 — Tensions ran high on Day 3 of the first India vs England Test at Headingley as Indian pacer Mohammed Siraj engaged in a verbal altercation with Harry Brook, one of England’s top performers in the innings. The exchange took place in the 84th over after Brook hit Siraj for consecutive boundaries, prompting a visible reaction from the bowler.
The face-off escalated after Siraj attempted a comeback with a sharp delivery that nipped in, followed by an intense stare and a few pointed words. Brook, unfazed, waved him off and gestured for Siraj to return to his run-up. Siraj’s aggressive tactics backfired, as Brook went on to smash a huge six over long-on, bringing up 18 runs in the over.
🎯 High-Octane Drama, Modest Returns
Siraj finished with 2/122, claiming key wickets of Ben Stokes and Brydon Carse, but remained expensive throughout. Meanwhile, Brook, in sublime touch, fell just short of a century, dismissed on 99 by Prasidh Krishna, who also picked up Jamie Smith but conceded 128 runs in his 20 overs.
🔍 Key Highlights from Day 3:
- Brook vs Siraj showdown became the talking point of the second session
- England piled on 138 runs in 23.4 overs during a frenetic afternoon
- India’s first innings lead of 6 runs came despite tail-end resistance from Chris Woakes (38 off 55)
- Jasprit Bumrah’s 5/83 was the standout performance with the ball for India
- Shardul Thakur was underbowled, again raising questions about his place in the XI
- India ended Day 3 at 90/2, leading by 96 runs in the second innings
🎥 WATCH:
A video of the Siraj-Brook spat has gone viral, capturing the tense moment that added spice to an already charged Test match. The battle, though lost momentarily by Siraj, brought entertainment and fire to the Headingley turf.
👀😯🗣️ Tensions rising in the middle!#MohammedSiraj and #HarryBrook in a fiery exchange as the heat is on at Headingley! 🔥#ENGvIND 1st Test Day 3 LIVE NOW Streaming on JioHotstar 👉 https://t.co/SIJ5ri9fiC pic.twitter.com/nKZTSeFZt1
— Star Sports (@StarSportsIndia) June 22, 2025
📌 What’s Next?
India will hope to stretch their lead on Day 4 with KL Rahul (47*) and Shubman Gill at the crease, while England will eye early breakthroughs to regain control.
Also Read: Unreal Catch! Jadeja & Sudharsan Stun with Magic At the Boundary – Watch Now!
🏷️ Tags:
Mohammed Siraj, Harry Brook, Siraj vs Brook, India vs England 2025, Headingley Test, INDvENG, Jasprit Bumrah, KL Rahul, Shubman Gill, Chris Woakes, Prasidh Krishna, Shardul Thakur, Cricket Controversy, Heated Exchange