India, Aug. 26 -- Mohammed Siraj opened up about his camaraderie with India Test captain Shubman Gill and revealed that he kept teasing him in the nets by calling him his bunny. Siraj played a monumental role in India's 2-2 series draw in the recently concluded England tour, during which Shubman took over the reins of the Test team. The 31-year-old rose to the challenge when Jasprit Bumrah was put on rest to manage his workload. He finished the series as the highest-wicket taker, including a 9-wicket haul at the Oval to help India draw the series 2-2.

Siraj reflected on his long association with Shubman, recalling how the two have shared several milestones in their careers. From making their Test debuts together at the MCG to rising as N...