Mohammed Siraj discusses his return to rhythm in the Duleep Trophy
4 sources • 2 min read • Latest: Sep 12, 2026, 8:42 AM
Last updated Sep 12, 2026
Mohammed Siraj returned to form during the second innings of the Duleep Trophy final following a challenging start in the opening innings. The bowler indicated that extended gaps in playing time hinder his physical conditioning and rhythm on the field. After struggling to find his footing early in the match, his performance improved significantly as the contest progressed. Siraj attributed these difficulties to the impact of long breaks on his body, noting the adjustment required to regain his competitive momentum. His ability to synchronize his approach in the latter stage of the game provided a boost to his confidence and effectiveness. He continues to focus on managing these conditioning challenges to maintain consistency throughout tournament play.
- •Mohammed Siraj struggled during the first innings of the Duleep Trophy final.
- •He successfully rediscovered his bowling rhythm in the second innings.
- •The bowler cited long breaks as a primary cause for his performance dip.
- •Consistency in play is necessary for his body to maintain peak function.
- 8:42 AMYahoo Sports — 'Struggled for rhythm due to 2-month break': Mohammed Siraj
- 11:20 AMYahoo Sports — ‘My rhythm wasn't quite there’: Mohammed Siraj reveals what went wrong in Sri Lanka
- 9:05 AMYahoo Sports — 'Two-month break cost me pace': Mohammed Siraj opens up on speed drop in Sri Lanka and Duleep Trophy
- 4:15 AMESPNcricinfo — 'My body doesn't handle long breaks well' - Siraj on losing and rediscovering his rhythm
"Mohammed Siraj shared that a two-month hiatus disrupted his bowling flow and pace. However, he managed to find his lost rhythm during the Duleep Trophy final. His run-up appeared uncoordinated in Sri Lanka, which hampered his momentum and speed. Siraj is convinced that extended bowling sessions are vital for his body’s optimal function. To help, Mohammed Shami provided guidance, reminding him of his fundamental bowling strengths.
"Before the Sri Lanka series, Siraj's last international outing had been the one-off Test against Afghanistan in June, where he bowled 13 overs and took one wicket.
"Mohammed Siraj revealed how a two-month break broke his run-up flow and cost him pace in Sri Lanka, before rediscovering his rhythm in the Duleep Trophy final.
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsSep 12, 2026, 8:42 AM'Struggled for rhythm due to 2-month break': Mohammed Siraj
Before the Sri Lanka series, Siraj's last international outing had been the one-off Test against Afghanistan in June, where he bowled 13 overs and took one wicket.
- Yahoo SportsSep 11, 2026, 11:20 AM‘My rhythm wasn't quite there’: Mohammed Siraj reveals what went wrong in Sri Lanka
Mohammed Siraj shared that a two-month hiatus disrupted his bowling flow and pace. However, he managed to find his lost rhythm during the Duleep Trophy final. His run-up appeared uncoordinated in Sri Lanka, which hampered his momentum and speed. Siraj is convinced that extended bowling sessions are vital for his body’s optimal function. To help, Mohammed Shami provided guidance, reminding him of his fundamental bowling strengths.
- Yahoo SportsSep 11, 2026, 9:05 AM'Two-month break cost me pace': Mohammed Siraj opens up on speed drop in Sri Lanka and Duleep Trophy
Mohammed Siraj revealed how a two-month break broke his run-up flow and cost him pace in Sri Lanka, before rediscovering his rhythm in the Duleep Trophy final.
- ESPNcricinfoSep 11, 2026, 4:15 AM'My body doesn't handle long breaks well' - Siraj on losing and rediscovering his rhythm
Mohammed Siraj was off the boil in the first innings of the Duleep Trophy final, but then got back in sync in the second innings
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