ENG vs IND 2025: Mohammed Siraj apologises to Prasidh Krishna after dropping Harry Brook's catch

Published - 03 Aug 2025, 22:29 IST | Updated - 03 Aug 2025, 23:06 IST

Mohammed Siraj made a huge blunder on Day 4 of the fifth Test between England and India at The Oval in London as he dropped the dangerous Harry Brook when he was batting on 19. The right-handed batter made India pay, as he smashed a belligerent century to take England on the brink of a victory that would help them seal the series.

The incident happened in the 35th over of England's run-chase. They were in a tricky situation at 137/3, needing another 210 runs to win the match. Brook went for a pull shot off a back-of-a-length delivery bowled by Prasidh Krishna but all he managed was a top-edge, which flew to Mohammed Siraj, who was standing at fine leg. The Hyderabad seamer took the catch without much fuss but he couldn't take the boundary cushions into consideration. He stepped on it after taking the catch as the England fans were cock-a-whoop.

Krishna started celebrating the wicket as he felt that the catch was taken cleanly. However, as Siraj held his head in his hand, Krishna knew that he had conceded six runs instead of picking up an important wicket. The two Indian pacers exchanged frustrated glances at that moment.

However, at the stroke of Lunch, Siraj rushed to Krishna and apologised to him for his blip. The latter forgave the senior statesman and the duo embraced each other.

However, the drop proved to be very costly for India. Brook took the Indian bowlers to the cleaners and smashed 111 off just 98 balls. He forged a counter-attacking 195-run partnership off 211 deliveries with Joe Root, who also brought up his 39th Test century.

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At Stumps on Day 4, England finished on 339/6. They need another 35 runs to win the Test match. Meanwhile, India are in search of four wickets. The second new ball is also due in 3.4 overs.