Siraj Opens Up on Overcoming Rustiness to Find Rhythm in Duleep Trophy Final
Indian fast bowler Mohammed Siraj revealed how he recalibrated his bowling rhythm in the Duleep Trophy final after a rusty start following an extended break from competitive cricket.
Indian pace bowler Mohammed Siraj has admitted that long spells away from competitive action disrupt his physical rhythm, reflecting on his performance turnaround in the Duleep Trophy final.
After struggling to find his trademark line and length in the opening innings of the match, the right-arm fast bowler made a resolute comeback in the second innings to regain his usual high intensity and seam movement.
Siraj explained that his physique requires regular match overs to remain sharp, making extended rest periods counterproductive to his bowling feel and operational rhythm on the pitch.
"My body doesn't handle long breaks well," Siraj noted while reflecting on his initial struggles and subsequent tactical adjustments during the red-ball fixture.
In the second innings, Siraj adjusted his seam angle and release point, generating sharp movement off the deck and consistently unsettling the top-order batters.
The pacer's quick recalibration proved crucial for his side, delivering a positive signal as India prepares for upcoming heavy Test match commitments on the international calendar.
Siraj's ability to diagnose and fix his technical flow mid-match underlines his growing maturity as a frontline international fast bowler capable of making real-time course corrections.