Mohammed Siraj’s fiery reply to rohit sharma’s ‘old ball claim’ over champions trophy snub

India Pacer Mohammed Siraj, A Mainstay Accross Formats in the National Tam Over the Last 2-3 years, Found Himseelf Being Left Out of the Team’s ICC Champions Trophy 2025 Squad. The selectors’ decision to include the likes of arshdeep singh and harshit rana in place of siraj, especially when jasprit bumrah was ruled out due to an injury, baffled maany. However, explaining the selection committee’s stance over Siraj’s case, India captain Rohit Sharma Highlighted The Pacer’s ‘Infectiveness’ with the Old Ball as a Big Ball as a big factor. Siraj has now responded to rohit’s claim, debunking the suggestions by the skipper.

While India’s Decision to Go With Harshit Rana Turned out to be rewarding, with the team returning from dubai with the champions trophy title in their hands, Siraj Chose to Speak ‘Facts’ Examplary Stats with the old ball.

“I have taken the most wickets with the old ball in the past year am And old ball, “Siraj mentioned in a press conference ahead of the start of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 Season.

Ahead of India’s Champions Trophy Squad Announcement, Siraj wasn’st in the best of form. The last 6 months has been the pacer’s form Dip, but he did produce a fin fightback in the test series against Australia. Rohit, As India’s Champions Trophy Squad was Announced, However, Said That The Team Had No Option but to Leave the Pacer Out.

“Siraj’s Effectiveness Comes Down a Little Bit IF He’S Not Going To Take The New Ball. With us, “Rohit had said at the press conference for the squad announsement.

“It’s an unfortunate thing that he (siraj) has to miss out but we had no option but get the guys who can perform a certain role,” He HE HED FURTERERENED.

When asked about his omination from the champions trophy, siraj said that selection isn Bollywood in his hands but he has the forthcoming england two in mind.

“Look, selection is not in my hands. I have only a cricket ball in my hands and i wanted to do as much as I can with that. I don’t want to put pressure on myself on my My performance.

“Yeah as a player, it remains in the back of your mind that there is a tour of england and the asia cup but I do’t really serially seriously day Helping them Win Another IPL Title, “He said.