- Indian fast bowler Mohammed Siraj had to struggle a lot to take wickets in the first Test played against New Zealand in Bengaluru. Now after India’s defeat, this former wicketkeeper has slammed him.
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Indian fast bowler Mohammed Siraj had to struggle a lot to take wickets in the first Test played against New Zealand in Bengaluru. On the fifth day when India needed wickets, it could not get a single success. Due to this, he was heavily criticized on social media. At the same time, now the former Indian wicketkeeper has also raised many questions on Mohammed Siraj . Along with this, he advised the Indian team management to include the 27-year-old bowler in the playing eleven.
Former wicketkeeper raised questions on Mohammad Siraj
After losing the match against New Zealand by eight wickets, former Indian wicketkeeper Saba Karim has expressed his anger on fast bowler Mohammed Siraj. He says that he (Mohammed Siraj) looked under pressure in this match, which affected his bowling. In such a situation, Saba Karim hopes that the Indian team management can discuss his selection before the second match. He said,
“I feel Mohammed Siraj is under some kind of pressure and I am sure he will discuss this before selecting the final 11 for the next Test match. Because as a fast bowler in a Test match, you are expected to take wickets with the new ball and also bowl well with the second new ball.”
Advice given to include this player in the playing XI
Saba Karim claims that Mohammed Siraj did not perform well in the first Test match. According to him, Akash Deep can be the best option for Indian conditions. He said,
“So far, I don’t think Siraj has done well and more so now that Aakash has come in and taken a few early wickets. Also, Aakash has enough experience of bowling on these kind of pitches in Indian conditions as he has been playing for Bengal for many years. So you would want to have someone in your team who has experience of bowling on these kind of pitches even if the pitches are lifeless.”
Rohit Sharma will make changes in the playing XI for the second match!
India has to play the second match against New Zealand in Pune. This match will be played from 24 to 28 October. However, before this, it is expected that Indian captain Rohit Sharma can make changes in the playing eleven. KL Rahul, who flopped with the bat in the first match, can be dropped from the team.
In the first innings, he was out without opening his account, while in the second innings he could score only 12 runs. Apart from this, Mohammed Siraj can also be dropped. He was able to take only two wickets in this match. Akash Deep can be given a chance in his place.