Siraj recently played for South Zone in the Duleep Trophy 2026 final against East Zone at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai. He returned to domestic red-ball cricket after India’s 1-0 Test series win in Sri Lanka. The pacer struggled to find his rhythm during the Tests in Galle and Colombo.
"I'm purely a rhythm bowler," Siraj said after the Duleep Trophy final on Thursday. "If I'm not in sync, I can't explode through the crease. That was the struggle in Sri Lanka - my run-up felt disjointed. Some strides were too short, others were too long, and that broke my flow and cost me pace."
Mohammed Siraj Struggles in First Innings of Duleep Trophy Final
Mohammed Siraj endured a difficult outing after East Zone chose to bat first at the MA Chidambaram Stadium. He found some early movement, with his first delivery beating Abhimanyu Easwaran's bat, but he struggled once the pitch settled.
The conditions in Chennai added to the challenge after the long Sri Lanka series. Siraj, however, refused to use the heat or workload as an excuse.
"But for me, it comes down to passion. When you're representing your country, you can't make excuses. You have to give every bit of your effort for your team and nation. Even if I didn't get the wickets to show for it today, that hard work will pay off at the international level."
Mohammed Siraj Finds His Rhythm Again in Second Innings
He troubled Ishan Kishan from around the wicket and found Abhimanyu Easwaran's outside edge. Siraj finished the innings with 16-2-47-1. He said he stopped forcing his pace and focused on finding his natural rhythm.
"After two months off, your body doesn't react the same way - everything feels a bit slower," Siraj said. "Getting through this game got my body moving again and brought my rhythm right back."
Also read: Japan Cricket Association confirms sold-out tickets for historic T20I against India
Hence then, the article about i m purely a rhythm bowler mohammed siraj on losing pace in sri lanka tests was published today ( ) and is available on cricketaddictor ( Middle East ) The editorial team at PressBee has edited and verified it, and it may have been modified, fully republished, or quoted. You can read and follow the updates of this news or article from its original source.
Read More Details
Finally We wish PressBee provided you with enough information of ( 'I'm purely a rhythm bowler' - Mohammed Siraj on losing pace in Sri Lanka Tests )
Also on site :