Former Pakistan’s Pesar Wasim Akram entered Mohammad Sirj on a large scale: ‘He is not just …’. Cricket news
Former Pakistan fast bowler Wasim Akram has said that Mohammad Siraj has developed beyond being just a support bowler for Jasprit Bumrah and is now capable of India’s speed attack in Test cricket. Siraj performed this to take nine wickets in the recent oval test against England, helping India to win and secure the five -match series, especially with his significant performance on the last day where he claimed three of the remaining four wickets when England needed just 35 runs.
Siraj played all five Tests in the series against England, bowled over 185 over and maintained his intensity throughout the matches.Akram said in an interview with Telecom Asia Sport, “Siraj was full of hunger and passion – it was an incredible attempt. Five tests to bowl about 186 overs and still is that the last day is that the fiercely remarkable stamina and mental strength appears. He is not just a support bowler.”The Indian pacer showed flexibility after a shock, when he misrepresented the grip of Harry Brook, fame move to Seema’s rope with Krishna’s bowling, which allowed Brook to score 111 runs.Akram said, “He is leading the attack and is doing it from the heart. Even when a catch went down – Brooke – he does not concentrate. It is a fighter mark. Test cricket is alive and kicking,” said Akram.Akram revealed his engagement with the last day’s game at the Oval, highlighting the compelling nature of the match.Akram said, “When I am not working, I rarely watch cricket, but I was clinging to the last day.”Akram said, “I gave India a chance of 60 percent in 5 days. He just needed that first success. It was the game, injured and India being sensitive, it was a game. Siraj made it possible.”The former Pakistan captain also appreciated India’s strategic decision to rest Bumrah for the judges of the series.“It takes a brave team to rest its best bowler. But the bench had strength in India, and the plan worked perfectly, “he said.
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He said, “With the Asia Cup in 2025 and the T20 World Cup in 2026, such foresight is necessary. It is important in Bumrah forms, and is important to manage it well,” he said.The match at the Oval displayed the development of Sirj as a frontline bowler for India, his performance helped the team gain a memorable victory despite Bumrah’s absence. His ability to maintain intensity in the entire series and fulfill important successes has recognized him from cricket experts such as Wasim Akram.The performance has established Siraj’s credibility as a major motion bowler for India in Test cricket, capable of shoulder responsibilities in important matches and to bring in a state of pressure. His growth from being a support bowler to lead the attack marks a significant development in India’s pace bowling resources.
