Cricket

IPL 2024: The self-belief and never-say-die attitude are Mohammed Siraj’s strength – Sunil Gavaskar

Former Indian captain Sunil Gavaskar lauded Mohammed Siraj for his impressive spell against Gujarat Titans at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru on Saturday. Siraj returned with figures of 2-29 in his quota of four overs and played a key role in skittling out the opposition for 147.

Siraj accounted for Gujarat Titans skipper Shubman Gill and Wriddhiman Saha. In fact, the RCB pack leader had taken only two wickets in the Powerplay overs during the whole tournament but he was at his best against GT.

Gavaskar said Siraj’s self-belief and never-say-die attitude are his biggest strengths. The former Indian opener recalled how Siraj decided to stay in Australia in 2020-21 despite the passing of his father during the pandemic days.

“He realised that playing for India was important. Also, he was not established at the stage. An established player would 100 percent have gone back. When you are not established and you are looking to get your place in the team, you stick around,” Gavaskar told Star Sports.

Gavaskar also recalled Siraj’s superb spell in the historic Gabba Test match and how he got the big wicket of a well-settle Steve Smith. Siraj returned with 5-73 in the second innings at Brisbane as India went on to register a memorable win of three wickets.

“And look how spectacularly he bowled in that Gabba Test match, getting somebody like a Steve Smith out when he was batting on 55. Dismissing Smith when he has come in to bat is one thing and to get him out when he was set is another. This is the strength of Siraj, the self-belief and never-say-die attitude,” Gavaskar added.

Siraj also revealed that he was not feeling well before the match against GT but came up with a fine bowling display. Royal Challengers Bengaluru will next take on Punjab Kings at the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium, Dharamsala on Thursday.

About the Author


Written by DafaNews

DafaNews brings you the most highlighted news in the world of Sports. It serves you up-to-date matches, scores, live streams, fantasy games and quizzes. Our news covers India's prestigious leagues and events – Premier League, Pro Kabbadi League, Cricket World Cup and many more. Follow DafaNews on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter,Telegram and Youtube for more updates.

Related Post
Share
Published by
DafaNews

Recent Posts

“Never expected a very easy run” – Gautam Gambhir reflects on his tenure as coach after IND vs NZ 2024 Test series defeat

India’s head coach Gautam Gambhir has admitted that he never expected a very easy run… Read More

October 31, 2024

Probably has a lot to do with playing on flat wickets in T20 – Gautam Gambhir on decline of good defensive technique in Test cricket

India’s head coach Gautam Gambhir feels T20 cricket has led to the downfall of a… Read More

October 31, 2024

India needs Mumbai Test win before Australia tour – Gautam Gambhir

Indian head coach Gautam Gambhir feels the Rohit Sharma-led team desperately needs to win the… Read More

October 31, 2024

I cannot say just the batters have let us down – Gautam Gambhir feels everyone should take responsibility for series loss against New Zealand

India’s head coach Gautam Gambhir refused to blame the batters after the team’s 2-0 series… Read More

October 31, 2024

It was insane – Bronny James after scoring his first NBA bucket

Los Angeles Lakers rookie Bronny James was on cloud nine after he managed to score… Read More

October 31, 2024

I’m happy with my team’s performance: Mohun Bagan SG head coach Jose Molina after win against Hyderabad FC

Mohun Bagan Super Giant head coach Jose Molina was delighted with the team’s performance after… Read More

October 31, 2024