‘A positive environment…’: Mohammed Siraj admits the cruciality of South Africa Test series for WTC Cycle

South Africa recently featured their ‘A’ squad against India A as a preparatory game for the series, and had begun the defence of their WTC title with a 1-1 draw in an away Test series against Pakistan.

“This series is crucial for the new WTC cycle, especially since South Africa is the defending champion. While they drew 1-1 with Pakistan, we’re confident from our own good form, we created a positive environment, performed well in England, and won against the West Indies,” Siraj said on JioStar.

Mohammed Siraj was the standout performer for India in the grueling five-match Test series against England, finishing as the leading wicket-taker with 23 wickets. He continued his fine form against the West Indies, claiming 10 wickets across two matches.

“Personally, I’m bowling with good rhythm and looking to make the most of it. Facing strong teams helps identify areas to improve, and I’m really excited for this challenge,” he added.