Shubman Gill addresses Mohammed Siraj's fitness after drawn Test
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 27, 2026, 8:16 PM
Last updated Aug 27, 2026
India's captain Shubman Gill confirmed that fast bowler Mohammed Siraj is not injured, despite concerns raised during the drawn Test against Sri Lanka in Colombo. Siraj's pace appeared reduced as he bowled with a shorter run-up and struggled to take wickets, finishing the match with below-par performance. Gill acknowledged that Siraj was returning from a break and needed time to regain his rhythm. While India took six Sri Lankan wickets, they could not secure a win, with the hosts' defensive strategy frustrating the Indian bowlers. Gill expressed optimism about India's chances for the World Test Championship, stating they still have opportunities ahead.
- •Mohammed Siraj dismissed injury rumors after a drawn Test.
- •Gill noted Siraj's reduced pace and brief absence from international play.
- •Sri Lanka's Sonal Dinusha scored an unbeaten 133 on the final day.
- •India reduced Sri Lanka to 229/6 but could not secure a win.
- •Gill highlighted the need to capitalize on created chances.
- 8:16 PMYahoo Sports — Shubman Gill dismisses Mohammed Siraj's injury concerns, says it 'takes time to come back to rhythm'
"Mohammed Siraj bowled at a reduced pace and often used a shorter run-up during the Test. His fitness also came under the scanner after he landed heavily while trying to take a catch in Sri Lanka's first innings. Shubman Gill, however, made it clear that Siraj was not carrying an injury.
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