Champions Trophy 2025: The Indian cricket team has been announced for the Champions Trophy 2025, but this time Mohammad Siraj did not get a place in the team. Indian captain Rohit Sharma has now explained the reason behind this decision. What was that reason? Let us know!
Siraj's effectiveness has diminished with the old ball
Rohit Sharma revealed that if Mohammed Siraj had the old ball, he was not proving to be as effective. Especially when the ball becomes old, Siraj's bowling does not look that amazing. However, Rohit also said that it is unfortunate that Siraj had to be left out of the Champions Trophy squad. Siraj's ability was appreciated despite not getting a place in the team, but according to Rohit, the Indian team needed bowlers who could perform well not only with the new ball but also in the middle overs and death overs.
Looking for new options
Rohit Sharma also told that the options for replacing Siraj in the team had been exhausted. Team India was looking for such bowlers who could be effective in every over and could help the team at different junctures of the match. For this reason Mohammad Siraj has been kept out of the squad this time.
Mohammad Siraj's brilliant career
Mohammad Siraj has played 44 matches in ODI cricket so far, and he has taken 71 wickets in these matches. Siraj has had a brilliant ODI career, he has taken wickets at a strike rate of 27.82 and an average of 24.06. His best bowling figure is 6 wickets for 21 runs. Apart from this, Siraj has taken 100 wickets in Test cricket and 14 wickets in T20 format.
Siraj's future and challenges of Team India
This is a big blow for Mohammad Siraj, but he still has time to prove his performance. Indian captain Rohit Sharma believes that Siraj has a bright future, but at this time the team does not need a bowler like him, who struggles with the old ball. Now Team India will have to move forward with new and young options for the Champions Trophy.
Will Siraj's comeback be possible?
It will be interesting to see whether Mohammad Siraj can improve on his old bowling in the next few months and make a comeback in the team. At present, the Indian team has its eyes on the Champions Trophy and the team is looking for new and effective bowlers who can perform in every situation.
Siraj's exit may be a big change, but it can also be a new opportunity for the Indian team. The search for new bowlers and their effective performance can strengthen the team. Now it remains to be seen in which direction this new change of Rohit Sharma and Team India leads!
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