IND vs WI / Mohammed Siraj on Delhi Pitch: "Every Wicket Felt Like a Five-Wicket Haul"

The recent second Test match between India and West Indies at Delhi's Arun Jaitley Stadium proved to be a challenging affair for the bowlers, particularly the fast bowlers, who had to toil hard to pick up wickets. This struggle on the unresponsive pitch has been a key talking point in the cricketing circles. Mohammed Siraj, speaking to news agency PTI, revealed his sentiments regarding the Delhi pitch. He stated that every wicket he took during the recently concluded second Test against West Indies felt like a five-wicket haul due to the nature of the track, while siraj commented, "Honestly, this series was very good. When we played in Ahmedabad, the fast bowlers got some help.

In Delhi, we had to bowl a lot of overs. During this, every wicket I took felt like a five-wicket haul. " He highlighted the difficulty in generating pace and bounce, making each dismissal a hard-earned reward. Siraj also expressed his deep affection for Test cricket, calling it his favorite format. He explained that as a fast bowler, receiving an award after a good effort boosts confidence, and winning the 'Impact Player' award in the dressing room brings immense joy. "After any achievement, I feel very proud as an individual. I will try to continue this kind of performance because Test cricket is my favorite format," he said. Siraj emphasized the demanding nature of Test cricket, which presents numerous challenges and requires immense physical and mental preparation to spend an entire day on the field.

Leading the Pace Attack in Upcoming ODI Series

Looking ahead, Mohammed Siraj is set to feature in the upcoming ODI series against Australia. With Jasprit Bumrah rested for this series, Siraj will take on the crucial role of leading the bowling attack. He will be supported by a promising lineup of pacers including Arshdeep Singh, Harshit Rana,. And Prasidh Krishna, forming a formidable bowling unit for India against the formidable Australian side.