Virat Kohli: He was India’s best performer with the ball during the England series.
Virat Kohli was not there on India’s tour of England, but Mohammed Siraj did not let his absence be felt at all. The fast bowler, who has worked with Virat for years in both the Indian team and Royal Challengers Bangalore, showed the same aggression on the field against Ben Stokes’ England.
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When asked the reason behind this energy, Siraj said that he learned it from Kohli, who taught him to treat opponents as enemies on the field and friends off the field.
India’s senior fast bowler Mohammed Siraj had a memorable performance in the five-match Test series in England during the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy. He helped India level the series 2-2 with a thrilling win in the final Test played at the Oval.
“I have learnt one thing from Virat Kohli, and that is his aggressive attitude in the game. Off the field, he talks very nicely, but on the field, the opposition is the enemy for him. That is what I like about him.
Virat Kohli: Fast bowlers should show aggression on the field: Siraj
“If I don’t show aggression on the field, I won’t be able to bowl well. I have been with Virat Kohli in RCB and I have a good bonding with him. Fast bowlers should show aggression on the field, and Virat Kohli is more aggressive than the bowlers,” Siraj told RevSportz in an interview.
Siraj said, “I have also learnt from Virat to take support from the crowd. The support of the crowd, for a bowler, can make a huge difference and fill the bowler with confidence.”
Siraj was the highest wicket-taker in the series with 23 wickets at an average of 32.43 and was named Player of the Match for his brilliant performance in the final Test.
