‘Aggression is important in my bowling’ - Mohammed Siraj opens up on his bowling style which contributed to his success in Test cricket

Indian star pacer, Mohammed Siraj looked hostile towards the Aussies during the first innings of the ongoing ICC World Test Championship (WTC) Final against Australia at The Oval. Notably, Siraj ended his bowling tally with a figure of 4/108 in 28.3 overs. Throughout the Australian innings, the 29-year-old not only looked pumped up but also got involved in a verbal spat with Steve Smith in the first innings. 

In the same vein, discussing his aggressive bowling style, the Hyderabad-born bowler accepted that aggression is a very important part of his bowling and opined that a Test match is based on aggression. Furthermore, the right-arm bowler also believes that aggression gives him an advantage on the field as it allows him to remain more focused on performing for the team. 

"Aggression is very important in my bowling. Test cricket is all about aggression. It is not about delivering simple balls and leaving without saying anything. Unlike some bowlers who bowl here and there because of aggression, my bowling is precise. The more aggressive I am, the more success I get," Siraj said in an interview with the ICC.

Since making his debut against Australia in international cricket, Mohammed Siraj has made a remarkable impression. His exceptional bowling skills have led him to become a vital cog in the Indian cricket team. Siraj's prowess and love for the game are pretty evident in his ability to produce ferocious bursts of quick bowling.

I used to play a lot of tennis ball cricket: Siraj

Meanwhile, apart from discussing Test match cricket, Mohammed Siraj also touched upon his early days in cricket. The pacer revealed that he used to play a lot of tennis-ball cricket but never thought of representing India at the biggest level. Further, recalling his debut in Test match cricket, an emotional Siraj remembered his father and said that he would have been really proud of him.

“I use to play a lot of tennis ball cricket. I never thought I could be an Indian player. I used to give my 100 per cent in those matches. I was given a chance to play in Melbourne Test against Australia. My father would have been proud of me had he been there still, because playing Tests is a matter of respect and honour," Siraj concluded.