Following India's thrilling victory over England, Mohammed Siraj found himself facing a different challenge off the field. Arshdeep Singh playfully coaxed Siraj into filming a quick Instagram reel, repeating the popular catchphrase, “Pressure? What pressure?”. Despite his initial confusion, Siraj obliged, capturing the team's light-hearted mood after their hard-fought win.
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