3 Surprising picks from India's squad for Australia tour
Fans weren't expecting these three players to make it to the Indian squad.
2. Mohammed Siraj – Test squad
Another selection that raised quite a few eyebrows was Mohammed Siraj gaining a spot in the Test squad. While there is no denying that Siraj deserves a spot in the Indian Test team, not many cricket fans expected him to get international exposure at such a grand level. The Australian tour is considered one of the toughest, and Siraj has not played much international cricket heading into this tour.
He bowled a dream spell against the Kolkata Knight Riders recently. The right-arm pacer became the first bowler in IPL history to bowl two maiden overs in a single IPL game. Nicknamed as ‘Miyan Magic,’ Siraj executed his line and lengths to perfection.
It seems like Siraj’s spell won Virat Kohli‘s heart, and he rightfully earned a place in the Test side. Recently, Siraj had said that it was his dream to don the whites for the country. It will be interesting to see if he can get that chance in Australia this year.
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