Not Umesh Yadav; Ishant Sharma Likely to Make India’s Playing XI in Place of Injured Mohammed Siraj For 3rd Test at Cape Town

Not Umesh Yadav; Ishant Sharma Likely to Replace Injured Mohammed Siraj For 3rd Test

Cape Town: There were speculations over who would replace injured Mohammed Siraj for the third Test at Cape Town. Reports had earlier suggested that there would be a toss-up between Umesh Yadav and Ishant Sharma. Now, the latest report on TOI claims that Ishant would pip Umesh to the side for the final Test.

Ishant will probably be opted for as the experienced pacer would give more control and can choke the runs. Despite Ishant’s drop in pace, he looks to be the chosen one for the final Test.

Siraj had earlier pulled his hamstring while bowling at the Wanderers and had to leave the field. Ishant, who has played more than 100 Tests and has over 300 wickets, would play a key role at the Newlands if he gets picked.