Team India’s fast bowler Mohammad Siraj performed brilliantly in county cricket in England. Siraj took five wickets for his team Warwickshire against Somerset.
Playing for Warwickshire, Siraj took five for 82 in 24 overs to help his team bundle Somerset for 219 on the second day of the Division One fixture.
Siraj took the wickets of Pakistan openers Imam-ul-Haq, George Bartlett, James Rave, Lewis Gregory and Josh Davy.
Siraj played a key role in India’s 2-1 lead against England in the five-Test series last year. The final Test was played in July when England won to level the series.
Apart from Siraj, India spinner Jayant Yadav also represented Warwickshire and took a wicket. They finished with figures of 1 for 42 in 14 overs.
India is set to play test series against Australia and South Africa. After this the Indian team will go to Australia for the T20 World Cup.
Warwickshire Team:
Alex Davies, Dominic Sibley, Robert Yates, Sam Hahn, Will Rhodes (c), Jayant Yadav, Michael Burgess (wk), Danny Briggs, Henry Brooks, Mohammad Siraj, Oliver Hannon-Dalby, Liam Norwell, Dan Mosley
Somerset Team:
imam ul haqTom Lamonby, Tom Abell (c), George Bartlett, Lewis Goldsworthy, James Rave (wk), Lewis Gregory, Casey Aldridge, Josh Davey, Sajid Khan, Jack Brooks, Ned Leonard, Sonny Baker