‘No speed challan for Siraj’: Indian police celebrate pacer’s Asia Cup feat with bizarre announcement

Indian ace speedster Mohammad Siraj etched his name in history books on Sunday as he went on a rampage with a 6-wicket haul against Sri Lanka.

Siraj's exceptional bowling raked in accolades as the 29-year-old dismantled Lankan’s batting lineup, getting four scalps in a single over, and returned to dismiss captain Dasun Shanaka completing his five-wicket haul in just his second over.

The co-hosts were in deep trouble at 12/6 in 5.4 overs, and Siraj continued punishing Sri Lanka with the record-breaking figure of 6/21, it was said to be the finest performance by any pacer in an ODI against a South Asian nation.

The dazzling performance of the right arm pacer helped him get international fame while he also received a playful nod from the police. In a post, Delhi police said no speed challans for Siraj today, saying his fast-paced bowling was not only permissible but highly appreciated.

No speed challans for #Siraj today.#AsiaCupFinals#AsiaCup2023#INDvsSL

— Delhi Police (@DelhiPolice) September 17, 2023

Siraj remained star performer in Indian Premier League (IPL), and his momentous performance in the Asia Cup final is another proof of his skills.