Mohammed Siraj Recovers Rhythm After Two-Month Break
· Sports · Indian Express, Times of India
Indian pacer Mohammed Siraj struggled with his bowling rhythm and pace after taking a rare two-month break from competitive cricket. Upon returning to the Test squad, he found his speed dropped to the 120-130 kmph range, a dip he attributed to a lack of match intensity. To regain his form, selectors included him in the Duleep Trophy final held in Chennai. Siraj acknowledged that while gym training helped his fitness, his specific bowling style requires consistent match practice to maintain the necessary rhythm for his explosive delivery.
Why it matters
Siraj's form is critical for India's pace attack, and his struggle highlights the impact of long layoffs on rhythm-dependent fast bowlers.
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