Mohammed Siraj withdraws from England and Ireland T20I series due to workload
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 11, 2026, 7:00 AM
Last updated Jun 11, 2026
Mohammed Siraj has withdrawn from India's T20I squad for the series against England and Ireland, with Prasidh Krishna named as his replacement under a workload management program. Despite being included in the squad, Siraj's participation had become uncertain due to his heavy workload in Test cricket, where he has taken on the primary fast-bowling duties. Over the past three years, he has become the busiest fast bowler globally, primarily due to his role in Tests and the absence of Jasprit Bumrah during several series, leading to concerns regarding his physical demands ahead of an intense upcoming schedule of 17 ODIs and 10 Tests.
- •Siraj is replaced by Prasidh Krishna for T20I series.
- •He has bowled 1,231 overs in all formats since January 2023.
- •Siraj has played 30 out of 33 Tests for India since 2023.
- •India's white-ball plans have shifted, affecting Siraj's role.
- •Upcoming challenges include 17 ODIs and 10 Tests for India.
- 7:00 AMYahoo Sports — The Mohammed Siraj workload question: How India created cricket's busiest fast bowler
"Mohammed Siraj's withdrawal from the England and Ireland T20Is raised a curious question: how could a bowler who had drifted out of India's white-ball plans suddenly need rest? The answer lies in the format India have simply refused to play without him. While Jasprit Bumrah's workload was carefully managed, Siraj quietly became India's default fast bowler and the busiest quick in world cricket. For three years, he has been India's workhorse. Now, workload management has finally reached him too.
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