India pace bowler Mohammed Siraj has become an important part of the team ever since he has made his debut in Melbourne during the series win against Australia. And, now batting maestro Sachin Tendulkar applauded his spirit and stated that the energy he displays makes him different from others.
While speaking to Boria Majumdar on ‘Backstage with Boria’, Tendulkar praised the pacer’s body language and how quickly he has adapted to the situations in the national team, having been performed well at the first-class level.
Mohammed Siraj’s Test debut came as Mohammad Shami had sustained an injury. And, with the end of that series, with just two Tests under his belt, he ended up taking the limelight off as the team were hit with a lot of injuries and played with a new bowling lineup in the final match at the Gabba as well.
Siraj picked up a five-wicket haul as India won in Brisbane. Since then, he has become one of India’s first picks in the playing XI, especially on overseas tours.
In the video, Sachin Tendulkar said about Siraj: “There is a spring in his legs and that is what I like to see. His run-up, you can see he’s full of energy. He’s one of those bowlers, when you look at him, you can’t figure out whether it’s the first over of the day or the last over of the day. Because he is coming at you all the time, and that is what I like.”
The batting legend further stated: “He’s a proper fast bowler and his body language is so positive. That’s what I like. He is a fast learner, you know. In fact, last year when he played in Australia, he made his debut in Melbourne, but it never appeared like he’s playing his first match. I felt like this guy has been around for a while, that was the maturity he showed.”
“He built up his spells so beautifully there. And from there on, he’s not looked back. And every time I see him, there is something new that he has introduced,” Tendulkar concluded.
Reacting to the video, Mohammed Siraj wrote: “Thank you @sachin_rt sir for this. It is a huge motivation for me coming from you .. I will always do my best for my country .stay well sir.”
Huge endorsement for @mdsirajofficial from the master @sachin_rt listen in. Full show #BackstagewithBoria tomorrow 2pm. He can be India’s USP in South Africa. pic.twitter.com/Q1OXyvtnVx
— Boria Majumdar (@BoriaMajumdar) December 22, 2021
Mohammed Siraj is expected to play in India’s upcoming three-match three-match Test series in South Africa. The first Test will begin in Centurion on December 26.
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