IND vs ENG: 'Sir, don't bowl ...' - Mohammed Siraj slammed after opening Test defeat
Former Indian cricketer Mohammad Kaif has expressed criticism of
's bowling performance following India's five-wicket loss to England in the first Test at Leeds.
The Headingley pitch offered little assistance to bowlers, yet Jasprit Bumrah managed to secure a five-wicket haul in the first innings.
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Prasidh Krishna and Mohammed Siraj claimed three and two wickets respectively, though both conceded runs at high economy rates of 6.40 and 4.50.
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The Indian bowling performance deteriorated further in the second innings. England openers Zak Crawley and Ben Duckett formed a 188-run partnership while chasing 371 runs. England successfully achieved the target with five wickets remaining.
Krishna and Shardul Thakur each took two wickets, while
claimed one. Both Bumrah and Siraj went wicketless despite bowling 19 and 14 overs respectively. Siraj's total wicket tally for the match was two from 41 overs.
"People say Mohammed Siraj tried very hard, bowls with his heart. Sir, don't bowl with your heart, bowl with your mind and with line and length where we can get wickets," said Kaif on his YouTube channel.
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"Why didn't Bumrah take wickets in the second innings? It's because the batters played defensively. They attacked Krishna, Shardul, and Siraj. Gameplan becomes very easy when you know Bumrah will bowl 4-5 overs, play him well," Kaif said.
"In the same bowling lineup, you give him (Gill) Mohammed Shami, Ishant Sharma, and Bumrah. I guarantee you Gill will win this Test series. Those are the bowlers who know how to take 20 wickets," Kaif concluded.
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