It has been a horrible campaign for Royal Challengers Bengaluru fast bowler Mohammed Siraj in the ongoing IPL 2024 till now. The Indian cricket team star has struggled to find his rhythm in this year’s competition and the it is clear from the fact that he has taken just four wickets in six matches till now at an economy rate of 10.40. Things were not better during the IPL 2024 match against Mumbai Indians on Thursday where he was once again targeted by the batters and he ended up conceding 37 runs in just 3 overs. Former India spinner Harbhajan Singh was not impressed with the fast bowler and during an analysis on Star Sports, he said that Siraj should be rested for a couple of games by RCB.
Harbhajan further stated that Siraj needs to go back and think about what is going wrong for him in the competition. Siraj enjoyed a good run of form in 2023 but that has been mostly absent in the IPL.
“If I was part of the management, 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 the same Siraj whom we have seen taking wickets with the new ball, whether 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 not doing what he is required to do.”
Harbhajan also believes that Siraj looks a bit tired and the rest can end up being a welcome change.
“I think he is too tired. He is not there 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. 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 these 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,” he said.
