IND vs SL: "From The 50-Over World Cup's Perspective, Mohammed Siraj Has Done Everything To Say That His Name Should Not Be Forgotten” - Irfan Pathan

India beat Sri Lanka by four wickets in the second one-day international at Eden Gardens, Kolkata, on Thursday, January 12. The Men in Blue took an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match series. Former India all-rounder Irfan Pathan has praised fast bowler Mohammad Siraj and said he has done everything to be part of the World Cup squad at home in 2023.

Mohammad Siraj was impressed with the ball in the 50-over format and provided the early breakthrough with the new ball. Siraj took 29 wickets in 18 ODIs at an excellent economy rate of 4.83. The right-arm pacer took three wickets for 30 runs as India restricted Sri Lanka to 215 runs. The Men in Blue chased down the target with 40 balls to spare.

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Siraj Is Giving Breakthroughs With The New Ball In Every Series – Irfan Pathan

During a post-match discussion on Star Sports, Irfan Pathan said that Mohammad Siraj has proven with his performance that he deserves a place in the World Cup squad. The Indian all-rounder said that the team management shouldn’t carry his form into T20Is as the team’s focus is currently on the World Cup.

“From the 50-over World Cup’s perspective, Mohammed Siraj has done everything to say that his name should not be forgotten because he is performing regularly. It is not about this series only, you are regularly seeing that Siraj is giving breakthroughs with the new ball in every series India are playing,” Irfan said.

“He is moving the ball both ways, bowling fast and improving his level. He will try to convert his ODI form into T20 cricket as well. He is getting so much confidence by playing regularly, you will see his performances improve in the shortest format. But the team management’s eyes will only be on the 50-over World Cup,” he added.

India will take on Sri Lanka in the third and final ODI of the three-match series at the Greenfield International Stadium in Thiruvananthapuram on Sunday, January 15. The hosts will be hoping to win this match and whitewash the series.

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