Twitter dissatisfied after Mohammed Siraj was ignored for the Asia Cup

Fast bowler Mohammed Siraj has been in prime form of late, representing India ‘A’ across various formats. He toured with the team in England to play a couple of four-day match against England Lions and Windies ‘A’. In the first match against the Windies ‘A’ in Taunton, the 24-year-old notched a couple of four-wicket hauls to help his team win the match by five wickets.

Even in the next match against the Lions in Worcester, the Hyderabad-born fast-bowler picked up seven wickets, four in the first and three in the second innings. The home team won the match by a humongous margin of 253 runs, but the right-arm seamer came in the selector’s radar. He was then selected to play the two-match unofficial Test series against South Africa ‘A’ in India.

Siraj ignored for the upcoming Asia Cup

Siraj churned out ten wickets in the first match at M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bangalore and helped India ‘A’ win the match by a massive margin of an innings and 30 runs. Even in the second encounter at Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA) Stadium in Alur, Siraj nipped out four of the visiting team’s batsmen. He was also the leading wicket-taker with 14 wickets from two matches.

Thereafter, Siraj played for India ‘A’ in the quadrangular series, involving India ‘B’, Australia ‘A’ and South Africa ‘A’. In his first match against Australia ‘A’, he leaked 68 runs but got four wickets. He has carried forward his form in the ongoing four-day matches against Australia ‘A’ as well. Despite his stupendous performances, he was ignored for India’s Asia Cup squad.

The tournament will start from September 15 and will be played till September 28 in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Instead, Khaleel Ahmed, who has also been impressive in recent times, has been selected. In the meantime, Twitter wasn’t satisfied with the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) leaving out the talented fast bowler.

Here is how Twitter reacted

Why indian selector Are playing with Mayank Aggarwal and Mohammed Siraj's Career……?

— amit negi (@Imamitnegi) September 2, 2018

Mayank Agarwal n Mohammed Siraj truly deserves the place in aisan cup squad @BCCI should take this players seriously

— coobrat4u (@imran_545) September 1, 2018

Where is mohammed siraj?He is great and talented bowler. He has performed good enough to be recalled for atleast asia cup. Siraj has pace, bounce, slowers,yorkes and cutters. And proved himself in all India a matches in 2018. He is most wicket taker till now with low economy.

— Shafaqat Ali (@shafaqat_alee) September 1, 2018

Where is Mohammed Siraj ?? He has performed so well in first class cricket?
Shadhurl thakur is so inconsistent he is still in the squad ??

— coobrat4u (@imran_545) September 1, 2018

Why isn't Mohammed Siraj selected for Asia Cup??

— Shoeb Zama (@shoebzama83) September 1, 2018

Where is mohammed Siraj far successful in domestic circuit than shardul thakur 😡😡😡

— coobrat4u (@imran_545) September 1, 2018

I thought Deepak Chahar or Mohammed Siraj could get a chance along with Krunal Pandya, but the selectors have gone with a relatively experienced squad sans Virat Kohli. #AsiaCup2018

— Gautam Sodhi (@GautamSodhi1) September 1, 2018

How about Mohammed Siraj?Nippy pacer in good form an among wickets in recent outings…

— Cricketumpire (@suneejkt) September 1, 2018

No Mohammed Siraj shubman Gill Prithvi Shaw 🙁 give more opportunity to the youngster they will perform well

— Alex (@22m_yogesh) September 1, 2018

I am happy to see Ambati Rayudu finally getting recognised for his efforts. Rishabh Pant’s omission is surprising. Khaleel Ahmed got recognition for all the hard work he has been doing but where is Mohammed Siraj?? He has done extremely well in domestic cricket.

— Shahab Jafri (@ShahabJafri55) September 1, 2018

@imVkohli @BCCI @RaviShastriOfc Please consider #MohammedSiraj for Asiacup squad, He was exceptional in First class matches

— coobrat4u (@imran_545) August 31, 2018

Where are players like Mohammad Siraj, Basil Thampi, . Shadul !

— Sachidanand (@Sachida72117650) September 1, 2018

Still no place for Krunal Pandya and Mohammad Siraj after so many good performances. Need to rethink the selection @BCCI #TeamIndia #AsiaCup2018 #ENGvIND

— Rahul Verma (@Mr_RahulV) September 1, 2018

Again Virat kohli is on rest…No Rishabh Pant,No Mohammad Siraj,No Krunal Pandya
Heyy BCCI plzz thoda bhut young talent ko bhi dekh lo…..Is Manish Pandey,Shardul Thakur me kuch nhi rakha h

— Rohit (@ImRohit0402) September 1, 2018

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