Mohammed Siraj Reveals Jasprit Bumrah's Advice Ahead of AUS Tour

Mohammed Siraj has disclosed that he has been able to get into rhythm through conversations with Jasprit Bumrah. After a lacklustre home campaign earlier this year, the India pacer found form in the Adelaide Test match.

By Emilia Blake 02 Dec 2024 in Cricket

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Just when India needed him most, Indian pacer Mohammed Siraj recently shared his heartfelt chat with bowler Jasprit Bumrah, which turned his life around. Following a difficult time during which he struggled in series against Bangladesh and New Zealand, Siraj felt depressed and disillusioned by his lacklustre performance. The quick bowler, who was born in Hyderabad, was looking for direction after being dropped from the starting lineup. The No. 1 rated Test bowler, Bumrah, gave him some guidance that was the catalyst for his breakthrough.

Siraj, who only participated in two Test matches during the three-match home series against New Zealand, took five wickets in Perth by himself and was Jasprit Bumrah's ideal backup cast. In an interview with ESPNcricinfo, the pacer discussed his recent form comeback and claimed that the Australian pitches were essential in helping him regain his rhythm.

Mohammed Siraj on Australia tour:

Talking to ESPN Cricinfo, "I always keep talking to Jassi bhai [Bumrah]. Even before the first match, I spoke with him about what I was going through. And he just told me one thing - don't run after wickets, just keep bowling consistently in one area and enjoy your bowling. If you still don't get wickets, then you come to ask me. So I enjoyed my bowling and I got wickets as well."

Adding further he said, "Australia is a place where a fast bowler enjoys because you get pace and bounce. As a fast bowler, you get everything you want. So you get a different kind of confidence to come and enjoy your bowling here."

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— InsideSport (@InsideSportIND) December 2, 2024

This discussion was worthwhile, as it resulted in a spectacular comeback in Perth, where Siraj took five vital wickets in the first Test match against Australia. At the WACA Ground in Perth, Siraj regained his form after taking just two wickets in the series against New Zealand.

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