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Mohammed Siraj took two wickets in the first Test at Headingley, Leeds. India had a strong opportunity to win the opening match of the five-Test series against England at Headingley. However, a collapse in the lower order and several dropped catches cost them dearly. Despite scoring 471 and 364 runs and registering five individual centuries, India couldn’t defend a target of 371.
With the series now at 0-1, India will face England in the second Test at Edgbaston, Birmingham, starting Wednesday, July 2. Jasprit Bumrah is expected to be rested for workload management, placing greater responsibility on the rest of the bowling attack.
Mohammed Siraj This is where Mohammed Siraj needs to rise to the occasion. He is the second-most experienced pacer in the squad, and with Mohammed Shami unavailable due to injury, Siraj’s role becomes even more crucial on this tour. Although he didn’t have his best outing in the first Test, claiming just two wickets, Siraj was seen working hard in the nets ahead of the second match.
ENG vs IND: Mohammed Siraj Puts in Hard Work at Nets to Boost Batting Ahead of Second Test
Mohammed Siraj has faced plenty of criticism for his below-par performances recently. Alongside his bowling, his batting has also become a talking point. Known for his fighting spirit and competitive nature, Siraj always gives his all on the field.
With India struggling to get runs from the tailenders, Siraj appears to be focusing on improving his batting skills. A video circulating on social media shows the pacer training with the bat, practicing his defense, and working on handling short-pitched deliveries.
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Mohammed Siraj Sharpens His Batting at Edgbaston! 🏏💥
Siraj putting in the hard yards with the bat ahead of the 2nd Test. 🇮🇳🔥
Watch him put bat to ball in the nets! 👀 pic.twitter.com/vLD9M3X8Al
India faces a tough decision on whether to include Jasprit Bumrah for the second Test. If they choose to rest him, they will need to find a suitable replacement. Rumors suggest that India might even consider dropping Shardul Thakur from the playing XI after his disappointing performance in the first Test.
Ahead of the second Test, India has several issues to resolve. While the top-order batsmen performed well, the rest of the lineup struggled. Meanwhile, England has strengthened their squad by adding Jofra Archer for the upcoming ENG vs IND Test, adding further pressure on India’s team selection and strategy.
