The only test between India and Afghanistan will be played from June 06 at the Maharaja Yadvendra Singh International Cricket Stadium in New Chandigarh. Before the match, sad news came out for the Indian fans. In fact, the play of the team’s star fast bowler Mohammed Siraj is in danger. Jasprit Bumrah has not been made a part of the squad for the test. In such a situation, the entire responsibility is on Siraj only.
However, now the danger of Siraj being out is looming. According to the report of Times of India, Siraj has reached Chandigarh with the team, but he is under the supervision of the medical team. A decision regarding his fitness and workload will be taken in the next 2 days. Siraj was playing continuously in IPL for the last 2 months. In such a situation, the team management will not want to take any kind of risk regarding him.
Siraj played all the matches of the season for Gujarat Titans. Gujarat played a total of 17 matches including the final, Siraj was a part of the team in all the matches. Now it will be interesting to see what decision is taken regarding Siraj.
With Siraj out, the hope of other bowlers playing will increase.
If Siraj is unable to play the match, then Aaqib Nabi can be added to the team in his place. Nabi is with the team as a net bowler. In the absence of Siraj, Gurnoor Brar may also get a chance to debut. Aaqib Nabi can also be included in the list of debut players.
Aaqib Nabi had taken the maximum of 60 wickets in the last season of Ranji. After this it was believed that Aaqib was certain to get a place in the Test team. Although he was not made a part of the squad, but he is definitely with the team as a net bowler. Now it will be interesting to see which bowler’s luck shines in the absence of Siraj.
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