Harshal Patel Getting Better And Better Since Last IPL, Mohammed Siraj Has Come A Long Way In Last 2 Years - Zaheer Khan

Updated - 28 Feb 2022, 04:49 PM

Zaheer Khan
Zaheer Khan (Image Credit: Twitter)

Former Indian pacer Zaheer Khan lauded Harshal Patel and Mohammed Siraj after India vs Sri Lanka 3rd T20I. The former India pacer Zaheer Khan pointed out that Harshal Patel is getting better and better since the last IPL season. He also asserted that Mohammed Siraj has come a long way in the last two years.

Harshal Patel and Mohammed Siraj were fantastic bowlers for India in the last two series against Sri Lanka and West Indies. In a batters’ dominated India vs Sri Lanka T20I series, Patel picked 2 wickets in 3 games while Siraj got 1 wicket in 1 game. However, they bowled some economical spells to help India defeat Sri Lanka.

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Harshal Patel. Credits: BCCI

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Harshal Patel Can Be Used As A Good Cog In Any Bowling Unit: Zaheer Khan

While speaking to Cricbuzz during the post-match show of India vs Sri Lanka 3rd T20I, Zaheer Khan said that Harshal Patel is getting better and better since the last IPL and can be used as a good cog in any bowling unit.

“Harshal Patel has played all the games and with consistency as well. He’s getting better and better since the last IPL. He can be used as a good cog in any bowling unit.

“Mohammed Siraj was very impressive today and he’s come a really long way over the last couple of years. Every time he has got the opportunity, he was ready, Zaheer Khan said.

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Mohammed Siraj, Image Source: Twitter

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In the previous India vs West Indies series, Mohammed Siraj grabbed 5 wickets in 3 ODIs at an average of 18.60. Harshal Patel scalped 5 wickets in 3 T20Is at an average of 21.0 against West Indies and was the top wicket-taker for India.

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Indian team celebrate T20I series win over Sri Lanka. (Photo: BCCI)

India defeated Sri Lanka in the three-match T20I series 3-0, after clinching wins in all three games. India defeated Sri Lanka in the 1st T20I by 62 runs, 2nd T20I by 7 wickets, and 3rd T20I by 6 wickets. Shreyas Iyer shattered an unbeaten half-century in all three games and earned the player of the match award.

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