Mighty impressed with Siraj’s bowling exploits in the World Cup year, former Pakistan skipper Salman Butt opined that the Indian pacer is keen on strengthening his wicket-taking ability across all formats.
Indian pacer Mohammed Siraj is crowned the new No.1 bowler in the newly released Men’s One Day International (ODI) Player Rankings by the International Cricket Council (ICC) on Wednesday. The Team India star has secured the top position for bowlers in the ODI rankings after his superlative performances in the recently concluded series between the Rohit Sharma-led side and New Zealand.
Mighty impressed with Siraj’s bowling exploits in the World Cup year, former Pakistan skipper Salman Butt opined that the Indian pacer is keen on strengthening his wicket-taking ability across all formats. However, the former Pakistan opener and full-time cricket still believes that Siraj has room for improvement. On his YouTube channel, the former Pakistani thug detailed the rapid rise of India’s pacesetters.
“He’s been bowling very well lately. His wicket ability is getting better and better. His aggression is very good for all kinds of cricket. He needs to improve.” is only defensive. That’s an area he needs to work on. He’s a great bowler,” Batt said.
Indian pacesetter Siraj has sacked five wickets in his three-match series between India and New Zealand. Siraj rested for his final ODI in the third of the New Zealand series. Pacer his shiraj inspired Men in Blue to win the series over Sri Lanka before India won the series over New Zealand. Siraj then took 9 wickets to finish 3rd in the ICC rankings.
The famous Black team managed by Rohit Sharma after he defeated New Zealand 3-0 to seal the plaster on his cap, India also took first place in his ODI cricket. India will next face New Zealand in his T20I series of three games, starting on Friday. Rohitress India, led by co-skipper Hardik Pandya, will face New Zealand in the inaugural T20I at the JSCA International Stadium Complex.