IND vs Eng | ‘Jassi Bhai Khaligen’: Mohammad Siraj cleaned the air, gives a major update to the sky before the 4th Test in Old Trafford. Cricket news
Timesofindia.com in manchester: Who will facilitate in the fourth Test? Jasprit Bumrah? Sky deep? Who else? India’s fast bowler Mohammad Sirj offered clarity ahead of the fourth Test against England, starting on Wednesday at Old Trafford, Manchester. India currently leads the five-match Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy 1-2 after three tests.Speaking to reporters on the eve of the crucial match, Siraj confirmed Bumrah’s availability and shared an update on the fitness of Akash Deep.“Jassi Bhai will play Khaligen (Jasprit Bumrah). Akash Deep has a waist issue, he bowled today and will now see the physio.Bumrah was painted in the first Test, he was rested for the second due to workload management, and returned to the third. Akash Deep, meanwhile, missed the opener but played the second and third Tests. Siraj has been a constant appearance, which is playing all three matches so far.With 13 wickets in 3 tests, Siraj has been one of India’s standout artists with balls and will be keen to continue his impressive run in the fourth Test.When asked about the management of his charge, Siraj replied:“The coverage has a Muje Sehatmand Rakha (God has put me in good health). I want to count and play many games possible for the country.”Sirj also praised England captain Ben Stokes for his determination and endurance during the third test.“When Ben Stokes bowled two mantras of ten overs … then he was safe,” he said.India came close to winning Lords in the third Test, but was reduced by 22 runs chasing 193.
Siraj also showed a lot of resolve with the bat, escaping 29 delivery before Shoaib Bashir was dismissed.“I was confident, I didn’t think I would get out. I got out after turning the ball. It could have a different result,” he said.“I am very emotional. It can happen 2–1. Jaddu Bhai did the Etna fight. But then I told myself that the series is not over and I will work on my batting. We have been working hard on our batting since Australia. The 22-run defeat was going to break the heart.”
