Mohammed Siraj dismisses Travis Head, fans demand pacer's inclusion in Test team

It has been a tough few weeks for Team India pacer Mohammed Siraj. fast bowler from Hyderab was rewarded for his performances for India A with red ball and was handed a call up to India vs Australia 2020 squ. However, in his greatest hour, life took a grave turn as 26-year-old lost his far back home, while he was in Australia preparing for tour that starts on December 17. Siraj was lauded for his commitment and character after he chose to stay back, and w has backed those qualities with his performance in first tour game. 

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Australia A vs India live: Mohammed Siraj dismisses captain Travis he in a sensational spell 

Mohammed Siraj was in fine form on Monday morning as he consistently troubled Australian batsmen with his accuracy and prodigious swing. 26-year-old held his length and created pressure on hosts, who lost ir openers Will Pucovski and Joe Burns cheaply. Marcus Harris and captain Travis He steied ship, but Siraj was too good for later.

elegant left-hander tried to play an expansive cover drive only for ball to hold its shape and crash back into stumps after a thick inside edge. Siraj's impact delighted netizens who hoped that it will be Hyderab pacer's start to life in red-ball cricket as well.

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With experienced pacer Ishant Sharma ruled out of  tour, calls for Siraj to play first Test in elaide grew after his inspired performance on Monday. Siraj will be battling it out with fellow Bangalore Indian Premier League (IPL) teammates Umesh Yav and Navdeep Saini for a place in side. Yav has got two wickets in first innings so far, while Saini is away with T20I squ but is expected to play last tour game. Siraj has been a revelation in his first-class career, having picked up 147 wickets in just 36 games. 

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Siraj far death: Indian pacer stays back to fulfil far's dream 

In an official statement by BCCI, national cricket board revealed that Mohammed Siraj h been offered chance to travel back to India to attend his far's last rites. However, 26-year-old decided to stay put in Australia and work hard to earn his debut during tour. Later in a BCCI.tv interview, Siraj revealed that it was his far's dream to see him make his country and team proud and after a chat with his mor, he decided to give it his best shot.

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(Im Courtesy: BCCI Twitter)