VVS Laxman gives 2 reasons behind Mohammed Siraj’s growth

Mohammed Siraj’s stock rose exponentially in the past few months. He basically has the world at his feet at present. VVS Laxman has backed him for immense success, providing two reasons that factored in his growth.

Mohammed Siraj had a remarkable Test debut in Australia. He backed up that momentum with a strong performance in the England series on home soil. Also, in the now-suspended IPL 2021, he managed to do well. Siraj will travel to England for the World Test Championship final and the England series.

VVS Laxman commented on Siraj’s performance and quality as a bowler. He stated that Siraj is a skillful bowler. He has the requirements that are important for any fast bowler to have. Firstly, a fast bowler should be able to deceptively swing the ball. Siraj has this ability in profusion. Secondly, a fast bowler should be able to bowl for long periods. This ability is present in Siraj. He has immense stamina. He can come back for the third time and bowl with as much vigor as he did the first time.

Mohammed Siraj has displayed a performance based on consistency and persistence

It has become his hallmark in this short Test Cricket career. The 27-year-old bowler has the ability to be patient and to keep testing the batsman. It has paid back in the team's favor for the past few months. VVS Laxman acknowledged Siraj’s ability to bowl long spells and how he finds success. Siraj has the ability to maintain his speed, bounce, and movement over a long period. That is what makes him a dangerous bowler. He doesn’t give time to the batsman to relax. He keeps hitting away at the batsman even if he is bowling his third spell. It is a very important skill for any fast bowler to possess.

The India team has many choices when it comes to fast bowlers in red-ball cricket. Mohammed Siraj is one of the finest among many. VVS Laxman advised the team India skipper Virat Kohli to use Siraj for the long spells. The former batsman is confident that Siraj is going to improve over time.

Laxman further warned against stress-related injuries to Mohammed Siraj, resulting from work overload. It is common for fast bowlers to get easily injured. Siraj must avoid that to reach his full potential on the field.

Mohammed Siraj is the fourth choice seamer for team India. India is set to play six Test matches in England. Siraj is likely to receive plenty of opportunities to continue his goo in the upcoming months.

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