- Team India has shown the way out to fast bowler Mohammed Siraj from the playing 11 from the second match of the ongoing series against New Zealand. Siraj’s performance has been poor for quite some time…
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Team India has shown fast bowler Mohammed Siraj the way out of the playing 11 from the second match of the ongoing series against New Zealand. Siraj’s performance has been poor for a long time, due to which he has been dropped from the team.
After this series, Team India has to tour Australia for the Border Gavaskar Trophy, but Siraj (Mohammed Siraj) is not likely to get a place on that tour. Preparations are underway to give a new fast bowler a chance in the team in his place. Let’s know who is going to replace Siraj on the Australia tour…
Mohammed Siraj ruled out of Pune Test
Fast bowler Mohammed Siraj has been dropped from the playing 11 of the Pune Test match being played against New Zealand. His bowling was not showing any edge in the first match. Along with this, his performance has declined a lot this year due to which he was facing the threat of being dropped from the team. In his place, bowler Akashdeep has been included in the team. Siraj is also likely to be dropped from the Australia tour that is going to take place after this.
Mohammed Siraj out of Australia tour!
In view of Mohammed Siraj’s poor performance, he is also likely to be dropped from the Australia tour for the upcoming Border Gavaskar Trophy. Akashdeep is being included in the team in his place. Akashdeep has also been included in place of Siraj in the second Test being played in Pune. Akashdeep’s performance has been excellent for Team India in the recent past. Due to which the team management is seen giving him preference over Siraj.
Akashdeep’s brilliant Test career
Team India’s fast bowler Akashdeep is playing for India in the Pune Test. He has been included in the team in place of Siraj (Mohammed Siraj). Akashdeep has played three Test matches for Team India in which he has taken 8 wickets. His fitness and first class record have also been excellent. Due to this, his going on the Australia tour is now almost certain.