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Siraj Attributes Pace Struggles to Extended Break After Sri Lanka Tour
India's pace bowler Mohammad Siraj has attributed his recent loss of rhythm and pace to an extended two-month break following the Sri Lanka tour. The speedster believes bowling extended spells in the Duleep Trophy is helping him regain his form.
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Mohammad Siraj has opened up about his performance struggles since India's recent tour of Sri Lanka, attributing the dip in his pace and bowling rhythm to an extended gap in competitive cricket. The fast bowler said he "wasn't in sync" during the period, but expressed confidence that regular match practice is aiding his recovery.
Siraj's admission comes as he attempts to rebuild his form through the domestic Duleep Trophy, where he has been bowling longer spells. The pacer emphasized that match rhythm and extended bowling stints are crucial to regaining his full sharpness and consistency.
The speedster's struggles on the Sri Lanka tour raised concerns about his fitness and form, but Siraj has clarified that the extended break was primarily responsible rather than any underlying issues. He stressed that the Duleep Trophy, being a four-day format, provides the ideal platform for him to work on his endurance and rhythm.
With international commitments looming, Siraj's focus remains on using the domestic tournament to regain full match fitness and bowling consistency before the next round of India's international fixtures.