India’s Sultan of Swing Mohammed Siraj rips Sri Lankan batting order, as the Lankan Lions succumb to India in the Finals of Asia Cup 2023 after they were bowled out on 50 runs in 15.2 overs. Mohammed Siraj took a 6-wicket haul and bowled straight wicket to wicket line & length.
Sri Lankan Batters faced their worst nightmare after their captain Dasun Shanaka chose to bat on a good green track in cloudy conditions at R Premadasa Stadium, Colombo. “Miyan” Siraj picked up 4-wickets in a single over which is the most by an Indian in an over and also became the quickest bowler to pick a five-wicket haul.
Mohammed Siraj Stuns Sri Lanka & Bags Asia Cup 2023 for India
Once Mohammed Siraj was considered as the average fast bowler who can bowl length balls, Mohammed Siraj made this his strength. His ability to stick with the line and bowl deceptive in-swingers and out-swingers made him a full-time member of the team.
Siraj’s rise from a local fast bowler to a world-class pacer began when he was picked by Royal Challenger Bangalore. under Virat Kohli’s captaincy, Siraj was groomed as a fiery fast bowler and later Dravid took him under his mentorship at NCA.
Mohammed Siraj- The newest edition to Indian pace-ops
Captain Rohit Sharma will be finding himself in the ese with Indian pace trio Bumrah-Shami-Siraj in their prime form. Mohammed Siraj’s performance made him ahead of his mates, Shardul Thakur and Prasidh Krishna for the World Cup squad.
Siraj can bowl consistently on a particular length, which he showed against Sri Lanka in the finals where he bowled 74 percent of his deliveries in good length. His presence will make the bowling unit more lethal than before against New Zealand, Australia, England and South Africa.
With World Cup 2023 almost at the gates, India will feel more confident with their bowling line-up form. Kuldeep Yadav, Jaspreet Bumrah, Siraj are the first pick for the team’s lineup in the World Cup. Team management had to manage the workload of the key players. They have to find a way to find the right balance between match practice and too much load before the marque tournament.