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New Delhi: Team Indias fast bowler Mohammad Siraj won everyones heart by performing brilliantly in the fifth Test played against England at the Oval. On the last day of the match when Englands victory was considered certain Siraj single-handedly turned the match around. He demolished Englands lower order and gave India a historic victory. Siraj took a total of 9 wickets (4 in the first innings 5 in the second) in this match. Former players praised after defeating England Sirajs performance is being praised not only by Indian but also by foreign players. After his deadly bowling former players are calling him a hero. Former England captain Nasser Hussain and former English player Stuart Broad made a new revelation about him and told what name the England team calls Siraj. Mr. Angry: Siraj gets a new nickname Nasser Hussain said that Sirajs passion and aggression are clearly visible on the field. That is why the England team has named him Mr. Angry. Nasser said Siraj is always angry and bowls with full force. He has the potential to make the longest career in the history of Test cricket. Getting Root out getting outswing with the old ball and dealing with Atkinson and Crawley even under pressure — all this is proof of his skill. England legend Stuart Broad also revealed the nickname given to Mohammad Siraj by the English players. Recalling a light-hearted moment Broad said “I was on the pitch on Day 2 when Ben Duckett was going through his batting drills and Siraj was doing some mental bowling exercises. Duckett looked at him and said ‘Morning Mr. Angry! How are you doing Mr. Angry?’” Joe Root called him a true warrior Former England captain Joe Root also praised Mohammad Siraj. He said that Siraj is a true warrior and a player whom you would always want to see in your team. He gives his all for India and he deserves full praise for this dedication. Sirajs brilliance in the entire series Mohammad Siraj was brilliant not only in this one match but in the entire Test series. He played the entire series without any break and was the only fast bowler in both teams who played all the Tests. Siraj bowled a total of 186 overs in this series and took 23 wickets.