India vs Sri Lanka two-match Test series has come to an end as Shubman Gill’s side won the series 1-0 after the Lankan Lions earned a hard-fought draw in the second Test match in Colombo. After the series, former India opener Aakash Chopra has revealed why Mohammed Siraj failed to have much impact in the Island nation across two matches.
The Sri Lanka series win marked the first away series win for captain Gill in the traditional format of the game. This was a huge moment for the India National Cricket Team, who have failed to win a series away from home in recent times and also struggled in spin-friendly conditions, which have resulted in the loss of two home series.
While speaking on CREX, former Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) batter Aakash Chopra revealed the reason why Mohammed Siraj failed in Sri Lanka. The former opener believes that it is hard to play as a fast bowler in the Island Nation due to hot and humid conditions, and also the Kookaburra ball takes more time to reverse swing.
Chopra said, "It's a little difficult if you are a fast bowler and you are playing for Sri Lanka. It's hot, pitches don't help at all. Again, it's the use of Kookaburra, which is a little helpful till it shines. But after that, it takes more time to reverse swing. The seam gets embedded in the leather."
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— CREX (@Crex_live) August 30, 2026"So I think you will have to look at the performance of every fast bowler from that point of view. Prasidh Krishna, who is of long height and is a hit-the-deck hard bowler, he may have impressed you a little more. But Mohammed Siraj has been made to play less. You haven't made him play continuously."
"I don't think we should be too critical": Aakash Chopra on Mohammed Siraj's Sri Lanka performance
Aakash Chopra also feels that Siraj should not be judged for his performance in the series, considering his consistent performances and how he has given his 100% commitment every time for the team. This also showcases that the Hyderabad-based pacer has set his standards high in the game.
Chopra added, "And whatever he has done, I don't think we should be too critical that this series is not good. He has been playing continuously. He doesn't take a break. He is not someone who gets injured. He is a player who comes and tries to give 100%."
"But in these circumstances, I think it was a little difficult to keep hope from a fast bowler that he will take four or five wickets, that he will win the Test match. I think for Mohammed Siraj, this is from his level, and he has set some lofty standards in Test cricket. So it has been a little simple from his level."
"But I will not say that whatever expectations he had, he didn't fulfil. Because if you are hoping for a wicket from a fast bowler in Sri Lanka, then the problem may be in the game."
Mohammed Siraj's form vs Sri Lanka
The 32-year-old pacer took a total of 4 wickets across India's Test series against Sri Lanka in August 2026; by his standards, he failed to have much impact as he did in India’s last away series in England and carried the team’s pace bowling department on his shoulder.
Siraj picked up 2 wickets in India's 165-run victory in the first Test at Galle, and in the 2nd Test at the Colombo SSC, he picked up 2 wickets, combined with 1 wicket in the first innings and 1 wicket in the second innings as the match was drawn.
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