Mohammed Siraj and Devdutt Padikkal join South Zone for Duleep Trophy final
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 5, 2026, 9:06 AM
Last updated Sep 5, 2026
Paceman Mohammed Siraj and left-hander Devdutt Padikkal have been added to the South Zone squad for the upcoming Duleep Trophy final. The inclusion arrives as questions surround Siraj’s recent bowling form and his heavy workload. During his last Test appearance against Sri Lanka in Galle, Siraj bowled 26 overs and took two wickets. Management previously considered replacing him with Gurnoor Brar for the subsequent Test in Colombo. Former selector Devang Gandhi noted that Siraj should focus on utilizing his experience rather than always bowling at full pace. Gandhi highlighted Siraj's ability to generate wobble seam as a key technical asset for regaining his effectiveness in the domestic tournament.
- •Mohammed Siraj and Devdutt Padikkal join the South Zone squad for the Duleep Trophy final
- •Siraj took two wickets while bowling 26 overs in his last Test against Sri Lanka
- •Team management evaluated replacing Siraj with Gurnoor Brar for the second Test in Colombo
- •Devang Gandhi identified wobble seam movement as a primary strength for Siraj
- 9:06 AMYahoo Sports — Duleep Trophy final comes at right time for Mohammed Siraj to find rhythm
"Mohammed Siraj and Devdutt Padikkal have been included in the South Zone squad for the Duleep Trophy final. With Siraj's recent performance and heavy workload drawing scrutiny, he managed just two wickets in his last Test against Sri Lanka. Former selector Devang Gandhi has urged Siraj to leverage his experience wisely, emphasizing his ability to generate wobble seam as a significant asset.
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