IND vs AUS Test Series: Mohammed Siraj has made a rapid rise in international cricket and the testament of that is his rise to the top of the rankings in ODI cricket. Following the ODI series against New Zealand, Siraj was crowned the No1 ODI bowler in the world. Siraj went past New Zealand’s Trent Boult and Australia seamer Josh Hazlewood to take the top spot in the rankings. Follow IND vs AUS LIVE updates with InsideSport.IN
The pacer is currently preparing himself for the upcoming four-match Test series against Australia in Nagpur. In a video shared by Ravichandran Ashwin on his Instagram Siraj shared his thoughts on becoming the top ranked ODI bowler in the world. The cricketer said, “Bohot hi accha lag raha hai. Kabhi socha nahi tha ki number 1 banunga, but feeling good” (It’s feeling good. Never thought i would become the No1 bowler).
IND vs AUS Test Series: ‘It’s feeling good’ – Mohammed Siraj pumped up ahead of Border Gavaskar Trophy after World No.1 rank in ODIs, says ‘Never expected this’ – Check out
IND vs AUS Test Series: A look at Mohammad Siraj’s Test career
Mohammed Siraj has so far played 15 matches for India in whites and picked up 46 wickets. Out of 46 wickets only six Test wickets have come at home for the Hyderabad pacer. In Jasprit Bumrah’s absence, the right hand bowler has the chance to put his hand up and add more wickets to his tally. Former India batting coach Sanjay Bangar is also looking to Siraj bowl in Indian conditions having found success overseas.
Speaking on Star Sports, Bangar said, “For me, I mean, yes, we all know about the big stars but maybe Siraj’s bowling, I am really looking forward to seeing Siraj as a Test bowler, because all his performances in Test cricket have come overseas in helpful conditions”. He added, “He has phenomenal ability with the new ball and old ball. Can he make a mark? Because if he does well along with Mohammed Shami, then he can open up the game for the Indian spinners,”.
IND vs AUS Test Series: ‘It’s feeling good’ – Mohammed Siraj pumped up ahead of Border Gavaskar Trophy after World No.1 rank in ODIs, says ‘Never expected this’ – Check out
Mohammad Siraj’s Performance against Australia
The last time India faced Australia was in Border Gavaskar Trophy 2020-’21. The RCB pacer Siraj finished as the third highest wicket-taker of the series. India, despite being hit with injuries, won the Boxing Day Test at Melbourne Cricket Ground, followed by draw in Sydney and ended, Australia’s 32-year unbeaten streak at Brisbane’s Gabba. The 28-year-old finished the series with 13 wickets including five in Australia’s second innings at the Gabba,which was just his third Test. In the final innings of the series, he finished with his career’s first five-wicket haul to set up India’s rather unbelievable win on the final day of the final Test.
IND vs AUS Test Series: ‘It’s feeling good’ – Mohammed Siraj pumped up ahead of Border Gavaskar Trophy after World No.1 rank in ODIs, says ‘Never expected this’ – Check out
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