London, Aug. 4 -- India's powerhouse Mohammed Siraj earned the respect of England's rising sensation Harry Brook and captain Ben Stokes for the sheer effort that he has put in throughout the five Tests of the inaugural Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy.

Siraj redefined the concept of workload management, bowled his heart out across the five Tests and concluded the series as the leading wicket-taker. Siraj's determination and perseverance resonated in the 1113 deliveries he bowled in five Tests to scalp 23 wickets at 32.43.

When India stood in dire need of a wicket, Siraj rose to the challenge and struck the decisive blow and even elongated his spells for a smoother rotation. In the absence of the world's best Jasprit Bumrah, who was restricted ...