In a warm-up match against Australia’s Prime Minister’s XI in Canberra, Mohammed Siraj not only proved to be India’s best pacer but also entertained cricket fans with a memorable on-field moment that quickly became the talk of the match. The experienced Indian pacer, known for his fiery bowling and spirited on-field presence, found himself in a humorous situation that recalled a now-famous “Garden” phrase from Indian cricket captain Rohit Sharma.
What did Mohammed Siraj say?
During his opening spell, Siraj was disrupted by a security personnel moving in the stands, which blocked the sight screen and caused Matt Renshaw to pull out of his batting stance. Expressing his frustration, Siraj unleashed a now-viral one-liner: “Ae bhai, garden me ghum raha hai kya? (Hey brother, are you wandering in a garden?)” The comment immediately drew comparisons to a similar statement made by Rohit Sharma, which had previously gone viral during India’s Test series against England earlier this year.
Siraj’s bowling performance was as impressive as his wit. He started his spell by conceding just a single off his first ball and then proceeded to bowl three consecutive dot balls, putting significant pressure on Australian opener Matt Renshaw. His precision and skill were further demonstrated when he successfully dismissed Renshaw for a mere five runs, setting a strong tone for India in the warm-up match. The “garden” reference has become something of an inside joke in Indian cricket, stemming from Rohit Sharma’s earlier use of a similar phrase when addressing junior players.
