Why is Mohammed Siraj not playing 1st IND vs NZ ODI?
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Mohammed Siraj took four wickets in India A’s match against New Zealand A.
Mohammed Siraj was not named in India’s XI for the first ODI against New Zealand in Auckland on Wednesday, November 4. He featured for India A in a four-day match against New Zealand A. The match ended on November 3, leaving little time for the fast bowler to get ready for the ODI series.
India began the three-match series with an eye on the 2027 ODI World Cup. The team will look to test their combinations and prepare for the tournament during the five-match series.
In first NZ vs IND ODI, India won the toss at Eden Park, and captain Shubman Gill chose to bowl first. However, Siraj’s absence was a talking point as India entered the match with four pacers in their XI.
Why did Mohammed Siraj miss 1st IND vs NZ ODI?
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Mohammed Siraj has been rested to manage his workload after his recent appearance for India A. He played in the second unofficial Test against New Zealand A in Christchurch and had a great outing with the ball.
Siraj picked up four wickets in the match and played an important role in the contest. With very little time between the end of the red-ball match and the start of the ODI series, India have opted to give him a break for the opening game.
Siraj could return for one of the remaining ODIs, depending on the team’s plans. After winning the toss, Gill confirmed that India would bowl first. He also explained the team’s bowling combination for the opening match.
“We are going with the four fast bowlers and two all-rounders with Naman and Axar, with Anshul, Auqib, Gurnoor and Arshdeep,” Gill said at the toss.
India playing XI for 1st NZ vs IND ODI
Shubman Gill(c), Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, Axar Patel, KL Rahul(w), Naman Dhir, Anshul Kamboj, Auqib Nabi, Gurnoor Brar, Arshdeep Singh
Is Mohammed Siraj injured?
No injury has been reported as the reason for Siraj’s absence. He has been rested to manage his workload.
Who won the toss in the 1st IND vs NZ ODI?
India captain Shubman Gill won the toss and chose to bowl first.
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