Indian followers think about themselves blessed to have two high quality quick bowlers like Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Siraj of their ranks. Whereas Bumrah is famend for his consistency throughout codecs, Siraj is the workhorse who all the time retains coming on the opposition batters.
Bumrah has picked up 12 wickets from two Exams within the ongoing Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy. In the meantime, Siraj is the main wicket-taker, having bagged 13 wickets from three Exams.
Former India opener Aakash Chopra mentioned that Siraj is a crucial bowler within the Indian staff however his contributions typically tends to go unnoticed as he depends on different fielders to get his dismissals, in contrast to Bumrah, who will get a whole lot of dismissals bowled. Chopra cited that gamers who performed alongside stalwarts like Sachin Tendulkar and Virat Kohli typically acquired overshadowed regardless of performing brilliantly.
“Not all bowlers is likely to be as skillful as Bumrah, and at occasions, when you find yourself with Bumrah, you are not observed regardless of being skillful. You’ll look inferior every time you’re with an all-time nice. Then individuals will dismiss you. It might have appeared like that when individuals have been taking part in with Sachin paaji and Virat,” Chopra mentioned whereas talking on his YouTube channel.
“That doesn’t imply the man shouldn’t be good. He’s skillful. Typically a bowler like Siraj relies on others. If you happen to take a look at Bumrah, he will get a whole lot of dismissals bowled. Siraj’s greatest wicket-taking technique is caught by others. If he does not get that assist, like Jamie Smith’s catch was dropped, the poor man retains bowling, however is unable to select up these many wickets,” he added.
Forward of India’s tour of England, head coach Gautam Gambhir talked about that Bumrah will solely play three out of the 5 Exams. He has already featured in two out of the three Check matches. Nonetheless, with India trailing 1-2, it is going to be fascinating to see whether or not the vacationers change their plans concerning their talismanic pacer. In the meantime, Siraj can be due for a break as he has been taking part in persistently for the Males in Blue this yr.