Team India’s speedster Mohammed Siraj bowled an exceptional spell in the Asia Cup 2023 Final against Sri Lanka on September 17. After India’s victory, a cricket fan asked industrialist Anand Mahindra to gift Siraj an SUV car to which he came up with an amazing response.
The Indian team defeated Sri Lanka in the all-important clash by 10 wickets after their bowling lineup bowled out the Dasun Shanaka-led side for a mere 50 runs in 15.2 overs. Siraj was the star performer with the ball as he took 6 crucial wickets.
Felt my heart weep for our opponents: Anand Mahindra
Anand Mahindra, the chairman of Mahindra Group, applauded Siraj’s bowling performance with a heartwarming tweet on September 17. The industrialist expressed excitement over the Indian pacer’s performance and said he felt bad for the Sri Lankan side.
“I don’t think I have EVER before felt my heart weep for our opponents….It’s as if we have unleashed a supernatural force upon them…@mdsirajofficial you are a Marvel Avenger…” Anand Mahindra tweeted.
I don’t think I have EVER before felt my heart weep for our opponents….It’s as if we have unleashed a supernatural force upon them… @mdsirajofficial you are a Marvel Avenger… https://t.co/DqlWbnXbxq
— anand mahindra (@anandmahindra) September 17, 2023
Anand Mahindra’s amazing response to cricket fan
Mahindra’s tweet got an amazing response from the cricket fans and it went viral across the social media platforms. In reply to the post, a Twitter user wrote: “Sir please give him a SUV” The Indian Industrialist then wrote: “Been there, done that…”.
Been there, done that… https://t.co/jBUsxlooZf
— anand mahindra (@anandmahindra) September 17, 2023
It’s worth noting that Anand Mahindra had gifted a brand new Thar SUV to Mohammed Siraj after Team India’s historic victory against Australia in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. The Men in Blue had defeated Aussies by 2-1 in 2021.
Along with Siraj, Mahindra had gifted Thar SUV to Shubman Gill, Shardul Thakur, Navdeep Saini, Washington Sundar, and T Natarajan. All these youngsters had made crucial contributions in Team India’s triumph.
Talking about the game, Sri Lanka had decided to bat after winning the toss but didn’t get the kind of start they needed. Jasprit Bumrah dismissed Kusal Perera in the first over after which Siraj bowled an incredible spell.
Mohammad Siraj dismissed 4 batters in a single over and made sure that the Sri Lankan innings never got the kind of momentum it needed. He eventually finished with the figures of 6-21 in his 7-over spell.
Hardik Pandya too scalped 3 wickets as Sri Lanka were bowled out for just 50 runs in 15.2 overs. The Indian opening pair of Ishan Kishan and Shubman Gill chased down the target in just 6.1 overs leading Team India to a victory by 10 wickets.