However, despite not having a very good day, Mohammed Siraj didn't let up on his pre-determined plan to honour the former Liverpool star with a heartfelt gesture.
In a post-match exclusive interview with BCCI, Mohammed Siraj has revealed the reason behind his celebration, as he named former footballer Diogo Jota, whom he attempted to honour with the gesture of '20,' his official jersey number.
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Mohammed Siraj expressed that he was deeply saddened by the sudden death of the footballer, as he himself is a fan of the Portugal National Football side, and also mentioned interest over CR7, tagging him as a fan of the legendary footballer.
"When we were coming for the last match (Edgbaston Test), we got to know that Diago Jota died in an accident. I am a Portugal fan because CR7 plays for them. I felt emotional, and I wanted to pay him a tribute in the last match itself," Mohammed Siraj said while speaking to the BCCI.
“So when I got the wicket today, I decided to pay tribute to Jota and his jersey No. 20. I spoke to Kuldeep before the game and told him that I want to pay a tribute to him," Siraj added.
Liverpool retire jersey number 20 for Diogo Jota
"It was the number he wore with pride and distinction, leading us to countless victories in the process – and Diogo Jota will forever be Liverpool Football Club’s number 20," the Premier League champions said in a statement.
At the peak of his career, the Winner of the Nations League with Portugal passed away
Diogo Jota will remain a memorable figure in Portuguese football; the 28-year-old has earned 49 caps for the national side and scored 14 goals. He was part of their squad that lifted the UEFA Nations League title in 2019 and 2025.
Diogo Jota was the scorer of Liverpool's 10000th club goal, a historic number. He was Liverpool's most efficient finisher with a conversion rate of 19.3% and was one of Liverpool's most expensive signings in 2020, when he was picked for €44.7 million.
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