Published 16:34 IST, April 12th 2024

'He looks very tired. Let him go back': Harbhajan Singh's WARNING to Rohit-Rahul before World Cup

With the ICC T20 World Cup approaching, former India cricketer Harbhajan Singh has laid out a potential worry for Rohit Sharma and Rahul Dravid.

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RCB pace battery has looked completely off-color in IPL 2024. So far bowling line-up hasn't been able to keep any opponent at bay, and consequently, team is languishing at bottom of league standings. Witnessing performance of an RCB bowler, former India player Harbhajan Singh has opined on subject and pointed out a potential worry for India captain Rohit Sharma and coach Rahul Dravid.

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Harbhajan Singh says Mohammed Siraj looks 'too tired' and needs some rest

According to Harbhajan Singh, RCB's premier bowler and India starter Mohammed Siraj looks completely fatigued and needs some rest. Siraj has been profusely leaking runs in IPL. He was hammered for 37 runs in three overs in MI vs RCB match that took place at Wankhede on Thursday. As per Singh, if he were a member of manment n he would have given him rest for a couple of games. Singh did t doubt Siraj's skill and stated that he is same bowler that gives India breakthroughs with new ball, however, reiterated that bowler needs some rest.

"If I was part of manment, I would give him rest for a couple of games. Let him go back and think about what's been happening with him. He has been same Siraj whom we have seen taking wickets with new ball, wher it's Test cricket, one-day cricket or even in this format. He has been a champion bowler for Team India and even for RCB. I feel he is t doing what he is required to do," Harbhajan told Star Sports.

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Harbhajan Singh relates with Mohammed Siraj

Harbhajan furr said that Siraj is tired both physically and mentally. He hinted that, with World Cup coming up he needs to be in right frame of mind.

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"I think he is too tired. He is t re mentally, physically also. He needs to take rest. He has been playing a lot of cricket. He played 4 Tests against England. He bowls a lot of overs."

Singh recalled his playing days and empathized with Siraj, stating that it is alright to t feel good after taking a beating on field.

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"He looks very tired, physically and mentally. With this kind of hammering (vs MI), it's hard for any bowler to wake up next day and feel alright. I have gone through se kind of situations. You have to give yourself a bit of time, think about your game and relax a bit. I am sure Siraj will come back strong," said Harbhajan.

16:26 IST, April 12th 2024