Mohammed Siraj pays touching tribute to late Liverpool star Diogo Jota

Mohammed Siraj paid tribute to the late Diogo Jota, signing his jersey number 20 on Day 2 at Lord's

India pacer Mohammed Siraj paid a tribute to late Liverpool star Diogo Jota on Day 2 of the IND vs ENG 3rd Test. Jota, 28, passed away in a tragic car accident in Spain, along with his brother Andre. Siraj, an avid football fan, copied his celebration on Friday.

Mohammed Siraj pays tribute to Diogo Jota

On Friday, Mohammed Siraj took the opportunity to pay his respects to the late Diogo Jota. The Indian pacer got the wicket of Jamie Smith in the second session on Day 2 at Lord’s. He then gestured to the dressing room, signing ’20’. Jota wore 20 at Liverpool, which has since been retired.

Siraj eventually ended with figures of 2/85 in 23 overs. The Indian spearhead struggled on Day 1 but dismissed both Smith and Brydon Carse to pull the curtains on the England innings. Carse and Smith both scored half centuries after India had a ball change.