Twitter wants Mohammed Siraj to be picked for last two Tests against England

Team India is currently sitting pretty in the ongoing third Test match against England at Trent Bridge and is expected to win it. The selection panel led by MSK Prasad will sit to pick the team for the last two matches and there is a possibility that they might ponder over picking one of the bright performers in the India A. If at all that happens, then it is possible that Mohammed Siraj will make to the squad and even Twitter is calling for the youngster’s inclusion in the team.

He was in England with India A side and played a couple of matches, each against England Lions and Windies A, and it goes without saying that the fast bowler impressed. He scalped 8 wickets against the later side after which Siraj went on to trouble the hosts and picked 7 wickets against. In the process, he also delivered a peach to dismiss Alastair Cook who scored 180 runs in the first innings.

Continues to impress

Mohammed Siraj continued to impress with the new cherry in hand and tormented South Africa A in the two-match home series. More often than not, he struck with the new ball and did well later in his spells also. The 24-year-old was the highest wicket-taker of the series with 14 scalps at an impressive average of 14.35. There is no doubt about the fact that Siraj is talented and he will come into the Test side at some point with India also set to travel to Australia in November.

This has been a decent year for him as he bowled well during the Indian Premier League (IPL) while playing for the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) which is led by the national captain Virat Kohli. Even he will be having a keen eye on the young bowler and definitely might be in contention now after picking 29 wickets in 4 matches for India A.

Twitter also felt that Siraj deserves an opportunity in the national call-up and urged the selectors to give him a chance when he is breathing fire with the ball.

Here’s how they reacted:

Can't believe Shardul Thakur is in the Indian test squad ahead of Mohammed Siraj.

Fly the lad to UK for the last two tests at least.

— Abhishek (@Sajjanlaunda) August 7, 2018

#IPL find Mohammed Siraj should make it to indian team quickly about to get his first ೧೦ wicket haul against South Africa A side, commendable & consistent performance on not so green track

— Srinivasan (@Sriniva00871656) August 7, 2018

@Cricketracker do apeal to take mohammed siraj in 4th test

— Taha Sufyan (@TahaSufyan1) August 20, 2018

Is it time to also look at Siddharth Kaul,Mohammed Siraj and Deepak Chahar as possible back up’s for Team India in the future.Your thoughts on this?

— Madhavan Dinesh (@DineshMadhavan6) August 17, 2018

It's time for change please give a chance Mayank Aggarwal Hanuman Vihari And Mohammed Siraj ..Boys are in Form in India A matches…@indvsEng

— amit negi (@oo7_negi) August 13, 2018

I think India need to pick good pace bowlers like Mohammed Siraj who performed really well against South Africa A team..I don't want to change the top order for the 3rd test..top order should be given enough time to get adjusted to the conditions..@GautamVenkata

— Gautam Venkata (@GautamVenkata) August 12, 2018

I think Mohammed Siraj should give a chance to the Indian team once the form is very good in his domestic cricket. #EngvInd #INDvENG

— Mohammed Saleh (@Imsaleh18) August 12, 2018

@cricketaakash sir is high time that a player like Mohammed siraj be given a chance??

— dama sriman (@sriman_dama) August 12, 2018

Call #MohammedSiraj to England! He is at his peak. Performing everywhere in all conditions. @BCCI @imVkohli

— Amit Verma (@amitIJVerma) August 9, 2018

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