LSG vs DC: "He's Thrived On It From The Very First Game" - Mike Hesson Hails Mohammed Siraj For His Performances In IPL 2023

Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) Director of Cricket Mike Hesson has praised pacer Mohammed Siraj for his exploits in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023. He said that the fast bowler has been exceptional at what he’s doing.

Mohammed Siraj has turned the IPL 2023 on his head with his staggering performances. The pacer has been among the main reason behind RCB’s success this season as he has single-handedly carried the bowling lineup.

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Mohammed Siraj is among the leading wicket-takers in the league with 14 wickets to his name from 8 games. His average and economy have been impressive as he has picked wickets at 16.71 and 7.31 respectively to go with a BBI of 4/21.

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Hesson feels that playing for India in white-ball cricket has changed Mohammed Siraj’s game and made him more confident. Calling him as leader of RCB’s attack, the former Kiwi player revealed the conversation with Siraj ahead of the game. Speaking to ESPN Cricinfo, he said:

“He’s played a lot of one-day cricket, where you’ve got to do your core skills over and over again, and he’s become very good at those core skills. When you get confident doing that, you can repeat them; if you’re not, you can go searching a little bit. He’s been exceptionally good at what he does.”

His seam presentation is as good as I’ve seen it, with both his outswing and his three-quarter ball, and he’s bowling a good bouncer. I’m delighted for Siraj. Everyone knows he had a tough year last year but the fact he’s been really good for India – he’s one of their first picks in white-ball cricket – has flowed into his work here.”

He’s thrived on it from the very first game. We gave Siraj the first over and said, “Look, you are the leader of our attack.” He thrives under that sort of confidence. Every time I’ve asked him to deliver in the powerplay, he has set the tone for us.”

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LSG vs RCB: “Will make a difference” – Mike Hesson on missing Josh Hazlewood

Josh Hazlewood has not played a single game in the IPL 2023 so far. He has been out of action due to an Achilles injury. But he has joined RCB’s camp and might be seen in action soon.

Mike Hesson said that although Hazlewood’s absence has made a big difference but Reece Topley, Wayne Parnell and David Willey have done a good job. He said:

“Look, he will make a difference. But also to be fair to Topley, Parnell and Willey, they’ve been really good for us. When you miss a guy of Hazlewood’s quality… obviously we invested a lot of money in him, because we knew he’d do that job, so the fact that our back-up bowlers have done such a good job is exciting for us.”

RCB will next be seen in action when they will take on the Lucknow Super Giants on Monday (1st May).

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