Mohammed Siraj injury update: Indian pacer wears protective gloves, bowls in the nets ahead of IND vs NZ 1st Test – India have received a timely boost ahead of their first Test against New Zealand. India headed to Kanpur with questions over the fitness of Mohammed Siraj, after the pacer suffered an injury during the second T20I against the Kiwis last week. However, the paceman was seen in training on the eve of the match, wearing protective gloves. Follow Insidesport.in for all IND vs NZ LIVE updates.
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Mohammed Siraj injury update: Indian pacer wears protective gloves, bowls in the nets ahead of IND vs NZ 1st Test
Is Siraj fit to play Kanpur Test? In a video uploaded by BCCI on their social media accounts, Mohammed Siraj was seen bowling the nets as India prepare for the first Test against New Zealand in Kanpur.
Siraj, who was an injury doubt for the game, bowled with good rhythm and pace and did not seem in any discomfort while going the motions.
However, the fast bowler was seen wearing protective gloves while taking a run on the field, suggesting that he hasn’t recovered 100% from his blow.
Getting match ready 👌 👌#TeamIndia get into the groove for the first @Paytm #INDvNZ Test in Kanpur 🎥 🔽 pic.twitter.com/etYceLxAeD
— BCCI (@BCCI) November 24, 2021
Siraj has been a revelation ever since making his debut in Australia during the historic Border Gavaskar series. The Hyderabad-born speedster quickly became a vital cog in the bowling set tup and continued his good form in the tour of England as well. India will be keen to manage his injury and not push him earlier than scheduled, with an all-important tour of South Africa set to begin next month.
Mohammed Siraj injury update: Indian pacer wears protective gloves, bowls in the nets ahead of IND vs NZ 1st Test
Will Siraj be included in Playing XI? According to available information, decision on Siraj’s inclusion in playing XI will be taken only in morning.
India is likely to field 2 pacers for the opening test. Ishant Sharma is certain to be one of them & it will be toss up between Siraj & Umesh Yadav for the 2nd spot.
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