Irfan Pathan hailed Siraj's performance in the ongoing ODI series against Sri Lanka.
Mohammed Siraj is in great form with the ball in the ongoing three-match ODI series between India and Sri Lanka at home. The speedster is currently the leading wicket-taker in the ongoing ODI series, having snared 5 wickets in 2 matches against Sri Lanka.
Siraj’s stunning performance played a key role in Team India’s 2-0 lead in the ongoing ODI series against Sri Lanka, with a third and final ODI set to be played on January 15.
After the Men in Blue’s 4-wicket win in the second ODI in Kolkata, former Indian all-rounder Irfan Pathan showered rich praise on Siraj.
The cricket expert believes that the star pacer has done everything to be considered for selection in the national squad for the upcoming ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 in India.
Irfan Pathan said on Star Sports: “From the 50-over World Cup's perspective, Mohammed Siraj has done everything to say that his name should not be forgotten because he is performing regularly.”
He continued, “It is not about this series only, you are regularly seeing that Siraj is giving breakthroughs with the new ball in every series India are playing. He is moving the ball both ways, bowling fast, and improving his level. He will try to convert his ODI form into T20 cricket as well.”
The former Indian all-rounder said that people will see improvement in Siraj’s bowling as he is getting so much confidence from playing regularly.
Pathan signed off by saying, “He is getting so much confidence by playing regularly, you will see his performances improve in the shortest format. But the team management's eyes will only be on the 50-over World Cup.”