Rhythm wasn't quite there in SL; it's clicked into place after bowling long spells in Duleep: Siraj
Siraj said 41 overs in the Duleep Trophy final helped him regain pace after a two-month layoff and a difficult Sri Lanka tour.
- India pacer Mohammad Siraj credits bowling 41 overs in the Duleep Trophy final for restoring his natural rhythm after struggling during the recent tour of Sri Lanka.
- During the Sri Lanka series, Siraj bowled in the late 120s instead of his usual 140s, as a two-month layoff left his body feeling 'sluggish' and his run-up disjointed.
- Bowling 41 overs for South Zone against East Zone at Chepauk helped him recalibrate. Shami, 32, advised Siraj to focus on core strengths: "When your run-up and rhythm are in sync, your line and length fall into place automatically."
- By focusing on his natural rhythm rather than the outcome, Siraj regained his form. "The moment I did that, the old Siraj was back in action, and the ball started coming out beautifully," he said.
- Despite conceding 140 runs in 25 overs during the first innings at Chepauk, Siraj maintains "even if I didn't get the wickets to show for it today, that hard work will pay off at the international level.
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‘My rhythm wasn't quite there’: Mohammed Siraj reveals what went wrong in Sri Lanka
Mohammed Siraj shared that a two-month hiatus disrupted his bowling flow and pace. However, he managed to find his lost rhythm during the Duleep Trophy final. His run-up appeared uncoordinated in Sri Lanka, which hampered his momentum and speed. Siraj is convinced that extended bowling sessions are vital for his body’s optimal function. To help, Mohammed Shami provided guidance, reminding him of his fundamental bowling strengths.
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Siraj said that his body had lost its rhythm after the two-month break. Bowling long spells in the Duleep Trophy helped him regain his pace and rhythm.
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