India vs West Indies | MS Dhoni helped me take my game to another level, says Mohammed Siraj
The newest member of the Indian Test squad, Mohammed Siraj has revealed how former captain MS Dhoni helped the youngster take his game to whole new level with his invaluable inputs. Siraj received his maiden call-up to the Indian Test team for the upcoming series against West Indies at home.
Mohammed Siraj is enjoying life at the moment as the 24-year old was handed his maiden call-up to the Indian Test team for the two-match Test series against West Indies. And in the moment of glory, Siraj, who has already made his T20I debut last year, spoke about how captain Virat Kohli and Mahendra Singh Dhoni helped him earn a place in the longest format of the game.
"It is a dream come true for me. I wanted to represent my country in Tests and knew I will be able to impress the selectors someday. I am so happy. I have done well for India A recently and had an idea about my selection in the Test team.
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The lad from Hyderabad was picked after he put up an impressive display with the India A team in the recently-concluded quadrangular series, which included Australia A and South Africa A as well. Siraj recorded 10-wicket hauls against both opponents during the series.
In the absence of experienced pacers - Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Jasprit Bumrah, the RCB pacer is keen to make it to the playing eleven in the opening Test against the Caribbean outfit, which will start on October 4 at the Saurashtra Cricket Association Stadium in Rajkot. The second Test will be played at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad from October 12.
“I am really excited to wear the white Indian jersey. I have performed well for India A recently and want to carry forward that momentum against the West Indies," the Hyderabad pacer said.
