Delhi: Former Indian bowling coach Bharat Arun believes that Mohammad Siraj should take command of India’s fast bowling in the Test series against England. This five -Test series between India and England is going to start from June 20. The situation is not clear about playing in all the Tests of Jasprit Bumrah, so Siraj can have a big responsibility.

Recent form is a matter of concern

Siraj’s performance in the last two Test series was nothing special. India faced defeat against New Zealand and Australia, and Siraj did not appear in the rhythm during that time. But before the England series, Bharat Arun is confident that Siraj can again achieve his rhythm and prove to be useful for the team.

Can return with confidence

Bharat Arun praised Siraj and said that he now has a good experience and he has thrown many great spells before. He gave the example of Lord’s Test, in which India won by Siraj’s superb bowling. Arun said that now the time has come that Siraj come forward and say, “I am ready to become the main bowler of the country.” They have necessary skills, now mental preparation and confidence are necessary.

There will be an aggression

Arun also said that Siraj is aggressive, which is a good quality for a bowler, but it is also necessary to keep it under control. He said that Siraj has always been a trusted player for the captain and he gives full hard work on the field. He showed good rhythm in the IPL, and he will have to repeat the same form in the Test.

Statistics and future responsibility

Since September 2024, Siraj has taken 26 wickets in nine Tests, he has been an average of 33.73 and the economy rate is 3.82. He took 20 wickets in five matches in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy against Australia, but he could not succeed in supporting Bumrah. Now that India is stepping into Test cricket under the leadership of Shubman Gill, a new captain, Siraj will also have to raise the level of his game.