Mayank Agarwal’s excellent defense against the spinners, according to the renowned analyst, stood out more than his strokeplay.
With three early strikes in Mumbai, Siraj shattered the New Zealand batting order. The Indian spinners then joined the fray, bowling the Kiwis out for just 62 runs.
Sanjay Bangar was effusive in his appreciation for Mohammed Siraj while analyzing the second Test on Star Sports.
“Outstanding spell. He is the most improved bowler if you talk about this year. He has been the standout fast bowler for India this year, the way he bowled in Brisbane or Lord’s, and here when he got the chance on Indian soil, he created an impact by taking the first three wickets.” he said
Will Young, Tom Latham, and Ross Taylor were all cut by Mohammed Siraj, reducing the Black Caps to 17/3. His dismissals of Latham and Taylor, in particular, earned a lot of praise, with the former falling prey to a bouncer and the latter being castled by a peach.
“One hundred percent. In the last match, there was a slight discussion that we might have taken one or two wickets more if Bumrah and Shami had been there. Ishant Sharma does not give those wickets in these conditions.” he responded
“In overseas conditions, England is the only place where the ball swings a little. In other places, you get the Kookaburra ball and you need to hit that ball hard on the pitch. No one does that better than him. Rest you will get release bowlers or swing bowlers.” he added
Mohammed Siraj
In the ten Tests he has played for India, Mohammed Siraj has taken 33 wickets. The lanky pacer has looked dangerous whenever he has been thrown into the attack, regardless of the number of wickets he has taken.
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