Twitter lashes out at selectors after Mohammed Siraj was left out for second Windies Test

Speedster Mohammed Siraj has been one of the most prolific bowlers going around in the Indian domestic circuit. Recently, he played for Hyderabad in the ongoing Vijay Hazare Trophy and did reasonably well for them. Moreover, he featured in quite a few matches for India ‘A’ in this year and he didn’t let his team down by any stretch of the imagination.

The 24-year-old has churned out wickets at regular intervals, which has helped his teams get the oppositions on the mat. He did well in England and came back to weave his magic for India ‘A’ in the home series against Australia ‘A’ and South Africa ‘A’. However, despite his stupendous performances, he somehow hasn’t been able to break into the national team.

Siraj overlooked once again

Earlier this month, the fast bowler got his maiden call-up in the Indian squad for the two-match Test series against Windies. However, he didn’t get an opportunity in the opening Test after he wasn’t included in the 12-man squad, which was announced a day earlier to the commencement of the match. Quite expectantly, his supporters were highly dissatisfied.

In the opening encounter, Virat Kohli’s men were comprehensive in all the departments and didn’t give the opponents a sniff an opportunity to make a comeback in the encounter. The home team racked up its biggest victory in Test cricket (by an innings). The second Test is scheduled to be played from tomorrow at Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad.

Unfortunately, Siraj hasn’t been included in the 12-man squad, announced today. This also means that the pacer won’t have the privilege of making his Test debut in front of his home crowd. Twitter is definitely not satisfied by his omission and they lashed out at the selectors for overlooking Siraj yet another time.

Here is how Twitter reacted

No place for Mayank, Siraj or Vihari for the second Test either….Team India putting its best XI on the park against WI. #IndvWI

— Aakash Chopra (@cricketaakash) October 11, 2018

completely biased view : should have played siraj and mayank :/ https://t.co/vYlzR4x8Z5

— Ratnam (@gsrchaitanya) October 11, 2018

No Mayank, no Siraj for Hyderabad Test. Surprising.

— Gautam Sodhi (@GautamSodhi1) October 11, 2018

If Mayank Agarwal and Siraj couldn't find a international experience against farmers windies then when they will? #Shambles#INDvWI

— BrainFaden Smith (@brainfadesmith) October 11, 2018

Should've rested Shami for homeboy Siraj

— zaad (@zaadshaikh94) October 11, 2018

Can anyone suggest why Siraj and Mayank are not in the team ? This is insane from team management. I mean are they really looking to give a debut to these players on tough tour like Australia. In my opinion they missed the trick . Really disappointed with Virat’s as captain

— RAAHUL RAI (@raahulkrai) October 11, 2018

Should've picked Siraj atleast..#INDvWI

— ᵈᶦᵛʸᵃ ʳᵉᵈᵈʸ (@Kohlicious_) October 11, 2018

Would have loved for Mohammed Siraj and @mayankcricket to have been given a go in the 2nd test! #INDvWI https://t.co/BKt0JKUNEM

— Gurkirat Singh Gill (@gurkiratsgill) October 11, 2018

Mohammed Siraj couldn't find a place in playing XI over half fit Mohammed Shami dafuq! #INDvWI https://t.co/jNyyT1WK9t

— BrainFaden Smith (@brainfadesmith) October 11, 2018

Siraj and Mayank Agarwal should've been given a chance! Aise nahi jeetoge Australia mei

— Adi (@AdiShriram) October 11, 2018

no mayank agarwal
no siraj
no vihari
whats the point of fielding such a strong side against lame windies team
cant u rest pujara or rahane for one test???

— दर्शन (@deekuonfire) October 11, 2018

Siraj ko moka milna chahiye tha

— Ankit Jangid (@AnkitJa12353574) October 11, 2018

Mayank and Siraj should have sure been rewarded for what they have done in the Domestic circuit. Am sure these guys would never get a chance in Australia. This was their best chance.

— Syed Ali (@sabrarali) October 11, 2018

Oh come on…no vihari and Siraj?..it's their home ground 🙃

— MK (@Mohku7) October 11, 2018

This is so bad. Windies are no less than an A class cricketer in test format. Mayank Agrawal, Hanuma Vihari, Md Siraj should be in the team in place of Rahane, Pujara & Shami

— Suhail Khan (@says_suhail) October 11, 2018

Shardul Thakur 😂🤣

— Pankaj Kakawat (@PankajKakawat) October 11, 2018

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