In the first ODI match being played between India and Australia in Mohali. Mohammad Siraj Was not included in the playing eleven. Due to his brilliant performance in the Asia Cup, Siraj is currently the world’s number one bowler in the ODI rankings. stand-in captain KL Rahul India did not give any official update on Siraj at the time of the toss, but former India all-rounder Abhishek Nair said on Jio Cinema that Siraj has not been well for the last few days and the Indian team management has decided to release its star fast bowler for the opening match of the series on Friday. Must have decided not to risk it.
Siraj is troubled by bad weather
Abhishek Nair said, ‘Mohammed Siraj has been struggling with bad weather for the last few days. Therefore the management did not put them at risk. Before the toss, former India opener Aakash Chopra had also confirmed that Siraj is unlikely to play as he was not present during the pre-match warm-up. Siraj did not even participate in India’s only practice session on Thursday before the Australia series. However, there is nothing to worry about the number one ranked ODI bowler.
kept out as a precaution
Keeping the World Cup in mind, not including him in the first ODI was a precautionary step. Siraj may not have practiced with the team since the Asia Cup, but during the pre-series photoshoot, he was seen in a fun mood with the other Indian cricketers. Siraj, who has topped the ICC ODI rankings after his record-breaking performance in the Asia Cup final against Sri Lanka, is an integral part of India’s World Cup plans. Siraj broke the Sri Lankan batting order and recorded figures of 6/21 and played an important role in getting them all out for 50 runs.
Mohammed Shami took place
The person replacing Siraj is Mohammed Shami. Due to the combination with which he is fielding, India has been forced to keep him out of the playing eleven. Abhishek Nair said, ‘We are talking about Shami because he is back but we have to remember that he is a top bowler. Not long ago he was India’s best fast bowler. So his replacement is not bad.
Mohammed Shami took five wickets
Mohammed Shami, who was included in the playing eleven in place of Siraj, performed brilliantly and dismissed five Australian batsmen in his 10 overs. He gave 51 runs with one maiden in 10 overs and restricted the visiting team to a score of 276. Shami showed Mitchell Marsh the way to the pavilion on zero in the very first over of the innings. After that he bowled Steve Smith, Marcus Stoinis and Sean Abbott. Shami also dismissed Matthew Short.
Playing eleven of both the teams
India : Shubman Gill, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul (captain/wicketkeeper), Ishan Kishan, Suryakumar Yadav, Ravindra Jadeja, Ravichandran Ashwin, Shardul Thakur, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Shami.
Australia : David Warner, Mitchell Marsh, Steven Smith, Marnus Labuschagne, Cameron Green, Josh Inglis (wicketkeeper), Marcus Stoinis, Matthew Short, Pat Cummins (captain), Sean Abbott, Adam Zampa.