Mohammed Siraj Gets New Nickname in England

Hyderabad Chap Mohammed Siraj played a huge role in India’s narrow six-run win against England at The Oval. The Hyderabad pacer picked up nine wickets in the match, five of them in the second innings, helping India defend 374 runs in a nail-biting finish.

But apart from his bowling, it’s his nickname that’s getting attention. England players now call him “Mr. Angry.” Former England captain Nasser Hussain shared this in a column, saying Siraj wears his emotions on his sleeve, which makes him unpredictable and fun to watch. Stuart Broad added a light moment from practice, where Ben Duckett greeted Siraj with a cheerful, “Good morning, Mr. Angry.” Siraj just laughed.

The nickname comes from his aggressive style and fiery energy on the field. But behind the intensity is a bowler with control, swinging the ball, bowling yorkers, and staying sharp under pressure.

After the match, Siraj became a sensation online. Fans and cricketers posted his videos, praised his fightback, and even loved his Cristiano Ronaldo-style celebration. Telangana Police tweeted their own message, calling him the “Pride of Telangana” and congratulating their DSP for the standout performance.

Siraj had dropped a catch earlier in the match, but didn’t let it affect him. He came back to take the final wicket and seal the win. With 23 wickets, he finished the series as the top wicket-taker. His rise from the streets of Hyderabad to becoming one of India’s lead pacers isn’t just inspiring, it’s unstoppable.