Mohammed Siraj explains emotional Diogo Jota tribute at Lord’s
Jota and his brother Andre Silva, a well -known forward for Liverpool and Portugal National Team on July 3, 2025, died in a traffic accident in Spain. Sports World was shaken by news.
During the third test match against England in Lord’s, the Indian fast bowling player Muhammad Siraj, famous for his fiery spells and impressive celebrations, explained his deep personal meaning behind the extraordinary small door gesture. Pacer paid a heartfelt tribute to the late Portuguese footballer Diogo Jota, who deeply influenced him by his tragic death and pointed to the sky and creating the number of “20” with his fingers.
Jota and his brother Andre Silva, a well -known forward for Liverpool and Portugal National Team on July 3, 2025, died in a traffic accident in Spain. Sports World was shaken by news.
Siraj, BCCI’nın published in a video of the emotional effect of the news told. “When we return from the last match (Birmingham) (Birmingham), we should know that Dioğo Jota died in an accident.” “I’m a Portugal fan because Cristiano Ronaldo plays for that team. I felt very emotional after hearing the news.”
A heartfelt gesture!
Mohammed Siraj gives tribute to late Dioğo Jota. pic.twitter.com/b59kmwg3to
– BCCI (@BCCI) 12 July 2025
Siraj emphasized the fragility of life, which was clearly echoing with it after his tragedy. “Life is not very unpredictable, Yaar (friend),” he continued, reflecting the temporary nature of existence. “We all fight ourselves and force ourselves, but for what? We don’t even know how tomorrow will be. There is no guarantee in life. I was shocked to know his death in a traffic accident.”
Indian Quick announced that he wanted to make tribute in the previous test match, but he was waiting for the moment of opportunity. “I talked to Kuleep (YADAV) that I wanted to make a gesture for Diogo Jota. Today, I bought a small door (I am taking Jamie Smith off), so I made a gesture. It was my way to respect.” Jota’s jersey number referring to the jest, both the jack and football fans immediately gained attention and appreciation.
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