The national selectors have picked seasoned pacer Mohammed Shami as a replacement for Jasprit Bumrah, who had to pull out of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup in Australia starting on Sunday. India will open their campaign against arch-rivals Pakistan on October 23. Mohammed Siraj and Shardul Thakur have been named as backups and will travel to Australia shortly, the release added.
October 14, 2022Siraj had earlier complained of racial abuse from Australian spectators at the Sydney Cricket Ground during the fourth Test's third and fourth day.
January 16, 2021called the entire incident of Siraj and Bumrah being subjected to racism by the SCG crowd as disgusting and said that it has no place in cricket.
January 13, 2021Warner on Tuesday said "racism and abuse is not in any way acceptable or tolerated anywhere at any time" and added that he would "expect better" from the home crowd.
January 12, 2021At least six spectators were removed from the Sydney Cricket Ground stands by the security officials after Mohammad Siraj raised concerns.
January 10, 2021The International Cricket Council (ICC) and the stadium security officials at the SCG were also involved in a long discussion with Bumrah and Siraj.
January 9, 2021Mohammad Siraj, who took five wickets in the debut Test in Melbourne, further said that the ball is coming on to the bat quite well at the SCG.
January 7, 2021Siraj's spell of 4-2-8-3 against Kolkata Knight Riders on Wednesday night is also the most economical this year.
October 22, 2020