Ranji Trophy: Siraj cites Ashwin-Vihari’s Sydney resistance as inspiration for Hyderabad’s defiance against Mumbai
Jan 26, 2026 • Maryam Begum • Cricket / Sports
Source:
thehindu.com
Hyderabad captain Mohammed Siraj hailed Ravichandran Ashwin and Hanuma Vihari’s defiant stand, which salvaged a draw for India in the 2021 Sydney Test against Australia, as the inspiration for his side’s resistance – albeit in vain – against Mumbai.
That fightback helped Hyderabad avoid an innings defeat at the hands of the 42-time Ranji Trophy champion.