IND vs ENG: ‘Sir, don’t bowl …’ – Mohammed Siraj slammed after opening Test defeat | Cricket News – Times of India

Former Indian cricketer Mohammad Kaif has expressed criticism of Mohammed Siraj’s bowling efficiency following India’s 5-wicket loss to England within the first Test at Leeds.The Headingley pitch provided little help to bowlers, but Jasprit Bumrah managed to safe a 5-wicket haul within the first innings. Prasidh Krishna and Mohammed Siraj claimed three and two wickets respectively, although each conceded runs at excessive financial system charges of 6.40 and 4.50.Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW!The Indian bowling efficiency deteriorated additional within the second innings. England openers Zak Crawley and Ben Duckett shaped a 188-run partnership whereas chasing 371 runs. England efficiently achieved the goal with 5 wickets remaining.Krishna and Shardul Thakur every took two wickets, whereas Ravindra Jadeja claimed one. Both Bumrah and Siraj went wicketless regardless of bowling 19 and 14 overs respectively. Siraj’s complete wicket tally for the match was two from 41 overs.“People say Mohammed Siraj tried very hard, bowls with his heart. Sir, don’t bowl with your heart, bowl with your mind and with line and length where we can get wickets,” stated Kaif on his YouTube channel.

“Why didn’t Bumrah take wickets in the second innings? It’s because the batters played defensively. They attacked Krishna, Shardul, and Siraj. Gameplan becomes very easy when you know Bumrah will bowl 4-5 overs, play him well,” Kaif stated.“In the same bowling lineup, you give him (Gill) Mohammed Shami, Ishant Sharma, and Bumrah. I guarantee you Gill will win this Test series. Those are the bowlers who know how to take 20 wickets,” Kaif concluded.

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