NEW DELHI: India’s thrilling six-run win against England in the fifth Test at The Oval not only leveled the series 2–2 but also gave fans a heartwarming moment between two young stars of the team. Wicketkeeper-batter Dhruv Jurel openly expressed his admiration for pacer Mohammed Siraj, calling him “Miya Bhai,” a nickname Siraj has fondly earned from his teammates and supporters.
Moments after the victory, Jurel was seen in a video embracing Siraj and saying, “I only believe in Miya Bhai.”
The gesture, which quickly went viral on social media, captured the strong sense of camaraderie and mutual respect that has been building within Team India throughout the hard-fought series.
The Test itself was a nail-biting affair. India, defending a modest target, relied heavily on Siraj’s fiery spell. He delivered under pressure, dismissing Gus Atkinson to seal the win by six runs and complete a five-wicket haul in the innings. His performance not only ensured India tied the series 2–2 but also reaffirmed his reputation as one of India’s most reliable strike bowlers in crunch situations.
For Dhruv Jurel, this was also a significant outing. Having stepped into the role of wicketkeeper in Rishabh Pant’s absence, Jurel had previously faced light-hearted trolling online for not getting a chance to bat, with memes comparing him to MS Dhoni’s cameo scenes in his biopic.
Ahead of the Oval Test, Jurel laughed off the jokes, saying he found them “quite funny.” This time, however, he contributed both behind and in front of the stumps, showing why he is being hailed as one of India’s most promising young cricketers.
Jurel’s rise has been rapid since his Test debut in February 2024, where he impressed with both the bat and gloves. His consistent performances have drawn praise not only from fans but also from cricketing greats like Sachin Tendulkar, Ian Bishop, and even England captain Ben Stokes.
The moment between Jurel and Siraj underlined the essence of India’s fighting spirit in this series—team unity, belief, and the ability to deliver when it matters most.
