Former India batter Aakash Chopra believes Mohammed Siraj was prematurely labeled a one-format player, arguing the fast bowler has proven his effectiveness across all formats. Chopra criticized decisions regarding Siraj's white-ball selections, particularly his omission from the 2025 Champions Trophy squad.
Mohammed Siraj, India's busiest fast bowler, has been withdrawn from T20I series for workload management. Despite diminishing white-ball roles, he's crucial in Tests, bowling 1,231 overs since Jan 2023.
Mohammed Siraj ruled out of India's T20I series against Ireland and England for workload management; Prasidh Krishna replaces him.
Mohammed Siraj is out of India's T20I tours of Ireland and England for workload management, replaced by Prasidh Krishna, as the team prepares for upcoming ICC events under new captain Shreyas Iyer.
With Ravindra Jadeja out, India's one-off Test vs Afghanistan highlights emerging talent. Ravichandran Ashwin is eager to watch all-rounder Harsh Dubey, who has impressed in domestic and IPL cricket. Kuldeep Yadav is expected to lead the spin attack.
India intensifies training for the one-off Test against Afghanistan, with Mohammed Siraj bowling at full intensity and Shubman Gill practicing. Pacers impress, while spinners Harsh Dubey and Manav Suthar are assessed. Mayank Yadav focuses on fitness.
Mohammed Siraj's workload is under scrutiny ahead of the one-off Afghanistan Test. A decision on his participation will be made within 48 hours. If rested, Gurnoor Brar may debut and Auqib Nabi could join the squad.
Gujarat Titans (GT) and Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) face off in IPL 2026 Qualifier 1, with the contest potentially decided by bowlers despite the high-scoring nature of the HPCA Stadium in Dharamsala.
Gujarat Titans defeated Chennai Super Kings by 89 runs, their biggest loss in IPL history, eliminating CSK from IPL 2026. GT secured second place in the league table.
India's squads for the Afghanistan tour see Ishan Kishan return to ODIs, with Hardik Pandya subject to fitness. Prince Yadav and Gurnoor Brar earn maiden call-ups. Rishabh Pant and Ravindra Jadeja are notably absent.
Gujarat Titans' Prasidh Krishna discusses the team's bowling-centric resurgence in IPL 2026, highlighting their disciplined attack and evolving individual skills, particularly his own slower bouncer.
Gujarat Titans' bowling attack has become a formidable force in IPL 2026, with Prasidh Krishna highlighting the team's disciplined approach and focus on hard lengths. The partnership of Rabada and Siraj has been key in the powerplay, while Holder and Prasidh control the middle overs, leading to a strong resurgence for the team.
Gujarat Titans' Prasidh Krishna discusses the team's bowling-centric resurgence in IPL 2026. He highlights the disciplined attack, particularly the Rabada-Siraj powerplay dominance and his own evolving slower bouncer.
Gujarat Titans have built a dominant bowling attack in IPL 2026, focusing on discipline and hard lengths rather than variations. Prasidh Krishna highlights the team's belief and evolving strategies, with Rabada and Siraj leading powerplay success, and Holder and Khan strengthening other phases.
Gujarat Titans' bowling attack has become a dominant force in IPL 2026, with Prasidh Krishna highlighting the team's disciplined approach and focus on hard lengths. The resurgence, driven by Rabada and Siraj in the powerplay and supported by Holder and Khan, has propelled GT towards a top-two finish.
Gujarat Titans' Prasidh Krishna discusses the team's bowling-centric resurgence in IPL 2026, highlighting their disciplined attack and evolving individual skills.
Mohammed Siraj, after a 7-year stint with RCB, has found new success with Gujarat Titans in IPL 2026, forming a potent new-ball partnership with Kagiso Rabada, leading to GT's strong playoff push.
Fifteen-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's explosive batting has instilled fear in IPL 2026 bowlers, as evidenced by Mohammed Siraj's relieved celebration after dismissing him. Sooryavanshi's fearless aggression, including hitting Siraj for a six and then attacking Rabada, put Gujarat Titans under pressure. Siraj's tactical bouncer eventually ended the teenager's impactful innings.
Ravichandran Ashwin shared a humorous story about Yuzvendra Chahal wanting to open the batting during their time at Rajasthan Royals. Ashwin said Chahal claimed he had scored a century in his Under-19 days and often asked to bat higher up the order. Ashwin jokingly questioned Chahal’s ability to hit boundaries against pacers like Kagiso Rabada and Mohammed Siraj.
Gujarat Titans defeated Punjab Kings by four wickets in an IPL thriller at Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi. Chasing 164, Gujarat reached the target in the final over thanks to Sai Sudharsan's 57 and an unbeaten 40 from Washington Sundar, who sealed the win with a scooped six. Punjab had earlier struggled to 163/9 after being reduced to 47/5, with debutant Suryansh Shedge scoring a rapid 57.
Gujarat Titans are leading IPL 2026 with 29 wickets by pacers using short balls, significantly ahead of Kolkata Knight Riders (19) and Rajasthan Royals (16). Their pace trio of Mohammed Siraj, Jason Holder and Kagiso Rabada dismantled Punjab Kings, with Holder delivering a match-winning 4/24 spell as PBKS collapsed to 47/5 inside nine overs.
The Gujarat Titans are leading the IPL 2026 in wickets taken via short balls, with 29 dismissals. Their pace trio of Mohammed Siraj, Jason Holder, and Kagiso Rabada recently overwhelmed the Punjab Kings, securing a dominant performance.
Gujarat Titans won the toss and chose to bowl first against Punjab Kings in Ahmedabad. Mohammed Siraj struck twice in the first over, dismissing Priyansh Arya and Cooper Connolly, while Shreyas Iyer came in at number 4. GT captain Shubman Gill cited his team's strong chasing and bowling as reasons for the decision, while Nishant Sindhu made his debut.
Gujarat Titans suffered a five-wicket loss to Royal Challengers Bengaluru at M Chinnaswamy Stadium, with captain Shubman Gill's bowling decisions coming under scrutiny. Despite Mohammed Siraj being GT's most economical bowler (3 overs, 25 runs, 1 wicket), Gill did not use him in the crucial final overs, instead turning to Manav Suthar who conceded 15 runs in the 18th over. Former India opener Virender Sehwag criticized Gill for lacking courage and not backing his strike bowlers despite earlier expensive overs.
