Mohammed Siraj, the Indian pacer, has been spotted practicing his big-hitting skills in the nets, giving fans a Look into his exciting batting display. The 2024 T20 World Cup Super 8 clash between India and Bangladesh is just around the corner, with the two Asian teams set to lock horns on Saturday, June 22, at the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium in North Sound, Antigua. India, led by Rohit Sharma, have been unbeaten in the tournament so far, winning all three games in the group stage and commencing their Super 8 campaign with a comfortable victory against Afghanistan on Friday.
Ahead of the crucial showdown against Bangladesh, Siraj took to his official Instagram handle to share a video showcasing his batting prowess. In the clip, he can be seen honing his big-hitting skills, which might just prove to be a valuable asset for India in low-scoring contests. The video has piqued the interest of cricket fans, who are eagerly waiting to see Siraj’s batting skills in action.
Mohammed Siraj (Via Mohammed Siraj/Twitter)
However, Siraj has lost his place in the playing XI during the previous 2024 T20 World Cup match against Afghanistan. Kuldeep Yadav replaced him, as India opted for three frontline pacers in the group stage. The surfaces in New York were conducive for fast bowlers, but the team changed their strategy upon landing in the West Indies for Super 8. They reinforced their spin department by dropping Siraj and bringing in Yadav. Siraj was decent with the ball, but better performances from Arshdeep Singh, who adds variety to the bowling attack with his left-arm angle, led to his axing.
Former India captain Anil Kumble expressed his views on the matter, saying in an interview with ESPNcricinfo that Kuldeep Yadav’s performances put him ahead of Siraj. He noted that Arshdeep’s ability to bowl in different areas of the T20 game and add variety with his left-arm pace makes him a more suitable option. Do you agree with Kumble’s views? Share your thoughts in the comments section.
