IND vs AFG: Mohammed Siraj explains why and when he copies Cristiano Ronaldo’s trademark celebration – WATCH

“I celebrate Cristiano Ronaldo only when I clean someone, and then I only think of that celebration, not for a catch or LBW,” Siraj told Kuldeep in a video shared by ICC.

“I celebrate Cristiano Ronaldo because I like and admire him for his work ethic, the routine he follows and the way he consistently performs. He always has a never-give-up attitude, his fitness and recovery,” Siraj said .

The Indian pacer said Ronaldo is the greatest footballer of all time, although Kuldeep has always mentioned his fondness for Lionel Messi, another legend of modern football.

“It’s clear that Ronaldo is always the best,” Siraj said.

Considered one of the greatest players of all time, Ronaldo has won five Ballon d’Or awards, a record three UEFA Men’s Player of the Year awards and four European Golden Boots, the most by any European player.

Ronaldo holds the records for most appearances (183), goals (140) and assists (42) in the Champions League, most appearances (25), goals in the European Championship (14), international goals (130) and international appearances ( 207). ).

Ronaldo is one of the few players to have played more than 1,200 matches in his professional career, most of them by an outfield player. He has scored almost 900 official goals in his career for club and country, making him the all-time top scorer.

Siraj, meanwhile, will be seen in action when India take on Afghanistan in their first Super 8 match in Barbados on Thursday. There are chances of India going with Kuldeep, in which case Siraj will be the one to sit on the bench.