Mohammed Siraj's stunning 5 wicket-haul at The Oval, helped team India level the series 2-2 against England.
Indian cricketers, ex-players, and fans shared immense praise for the pacer. Virat Kohli even gave Siraj a special mention in his post.
Ace pacer Jasprit Bumrah, who was released ahead of the fifth Test, posted a photo on Instagram. However, there was no mention or picture of Siraj.
Given how much love Siraj has received recently, with many calling him India’s match-winner, fans are speculating that Bumrah may be feeling insecure about his teammate.
Furthermore, Siraj’s own comment from saying “I believe in Jassi bhai” after the T20 World Cup 2024 win, to “I believe in myself” post-Oval, has only supported the fan theories.
Interestingly, India lost two out of the three Tests in this series that Bumrah featured in, while Siraj's heroics played a big role in the final match.
Bumrah recently faced criticism for not delivering match-winning performances. With Siraj being hailed as a key match-winner, and for his workload management comparisons between the two have only intensified.