'Is It 10 Overs Old Ball? Seriously?' Mohammed Siraj Expresses Unhappiness Over Replacement Ball During IND vs ENG 3rd Test 2025 at Lord's Cricket Ground (Watch Video)
The Indian pacer was not very happy with changed ball given by the umpire with the second new ball losing shape after just 10.3 overs. Mohammed Siraj eventually finished with 2/85 while Jasprit Bumrah bagged a five-wicket haul as India bowled England out for 387 in their first innings.
Mohammed Siraj was clearly unhappy over the ball-change saga that dominated the proceedings early on Day 2 of the IND vs ENG 3rd Test 2025 at the Lord's Cricket Ground on July 11. India bowled with the second new ball and were on top early on Day 2, with Jasprit Bumrah dismissing England captain Ben Stokes (44), centurion Joe Root (134) and Chris Woakes (0) in quick time. However, the Dukes ball lost shape quickly after 63 deliveries and Shubman Gill reported it to the umpire. The ball was changed by the umpires and the India National Cricket Team camp was not very happy with the changed ball that they were given. In the video shared by Star Sports, Mohammed Siraj was seen voicing his discontentment with the ball as he asked the umpire, "Is it 10 overs old ball? Seriously? No seam, nothing!" What Is Ball Change Controversy That Has Hit IND vs ENG Lord’s Test? How Did It Impact India? Know All About It.
Mohammed Siraj Reacts to Ball-Change Saga
#MohammedSiraj was clearly unhappy with the second new ball! 👀
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— Star Sports (@StarSportsIndia) July 11, 2025
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