“If You’re Not Using Mohammed Siraj…”: Ex India Star Slams Rohit Sharma’s Captaincy | Cricket News

India captain Rohit Sharma finds himself within the line of fireside after the group’s defeat to England within the first Test of the 5-match sequence in Hyderabad. India’s loss noticed specialists questioning Rohit’s techniques and the group’s intent towards an England aspect that got here ready. Former India wicket-keeper batter Parthiv Patel questioned Rohit’s reluctance to make use of Mohammed Siraj within the bowling assault, insisting if the pacer is for use so sporadically, he should not even be picked within the group.

The Indian group went with three spinners and two pacers for the primary Test. While Siraj was used for under 11 overs in your complete match, his tempo bowling companion Jasprit Bumrah bowled 24.4 overs, choosing up a complete of 6 wickets. Siraj, alternatively, was wicket-less.

Parthiv feels India ought to’ve picked one other batter rather than Siraj in the event that they did not need to absolutely use him in Hyderabad.

“There is no doubt that 3 spinners are enough, but I have a different perspective. You have used Siraj for only 6 or 7 overs throughout the Test match. Axar Patel played ahead of Kuldeep Yadav due to his batting abilities, as mentioned by Rohit Sharma before the Test match. If you need variety, you could pick Kuldeep ahead of Axar,” Parthiv advised Jio Cinema.

“And if you are not using Siraj much, then why not play an extra pure batter. So, you will have three types of bowlers in Ashwin, Jadeja and Kuldeep, and the extra batter will add depth to the batting. And there’s no point playing someone if you are going to give him only 7 overs,” he additional stated.

With Ravindra Jadeja a doubt for the second Test at Vizag, the Indian group is more likely to deliver adjustments within the enjoying XI. If Jadeja does miss out, Kuldeep Yadav is main the race to exchange him within the group.