India’s pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah on Monday revealed that Mohammed Siraj was bowling with a smile as he battled through pain in the third Test against Australia in Brisbane. He praised that. Siraj took two wickets in 23.2 overs in the first innings and with six hits for 76 he once again emerged as the best bowler. Bumrah credited his colleague for supporting the team despite the discomfort. Ta.
“We (Siraj and I) had a conversation and this is a conversation he had with me before we came here (Brisbane), when we came here to Perth and last He looked very energetic during the match,” Bumrah said. He told reporters after the third day.
“He bowled well and took quite a few wickets. I give credit to him for having a little bit of trouble in this match, but he still kept bowling and helped the team. If you don’t come in and bowl, the team will be under pressure.
“So I think he has a great attitude and has a fighter spirit that the team loves,” he said.
After bowling the second ball of the 37th over of Australia’s first innings, Siraj clutched his hamstring tightly and looked uncomfortable. The physio was called to the field and Siraj left the field after Akash Deep completed the over.
However, the 30-year-old returned to the field on the second day and eventually took the wickets of Australian captain Pat Cummins and Nathan Ryan.
“Personally, I also like that he’s willing to compete and always gives his all for the team. So I think that’s the biggest positive for a cricketer going forward.”
“He’s giving his all on the field, and even if he’s not 100 percent, he’s fighting for the team in little things. So that’s a great attitude.”
“Keep running and keep smiling.”
Siraj took 5 and 4 wickets in the first two Tests in Perth and Adelaide, but failed to control his line and length, especially in the third Test, allowing Australian batsmen to run away early on. It has also been criticized for becoming Inning of the second day.
However, Bumrah advised Siraj to focus only on what is controllable.
“Yes, when it comes to wickets and other things, there are days when you bowl better and then there are days when the wickets come, as I talked to him about earlier, and then there are days when your bowling is not so good. , the wickets will follow. So it’s all money in the bank,” Bumrah said.
“That’s the conversation I had with him: You stay focused on yourself and what you can control.” Your family is really proud of you. You’re doing something that not many people have done before. So I think he’s in a very good environment.
“I don’t know what else is going on. But his attitude has been great and that’s a huge plus for us.” India were 51/4 on the rain-hit third day, ahead of Australia. He faced a total of 445 pitches in the first inning.
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