'Replacement For Jasprit Bumrah, Next Mohammed Shami': Ex-India Star On Top IPL Pacer

06.05.2023 - 13:11 sports.ndtv.com

India and Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) pacer Mohammed Siraj is enjoying a dream season in the Indian Premier League this time around.

With star pacer Josh Hazlewood injured for the first half of the season, Siraj led the pace unit for RCB, and has bagged 15 wickets in nine matches so far.

Also, he has been pretty economical with 7/34 rpo, as compared to last season, where he leaked runs at over 10 runs per over.

Former India pacer RP Singh heaped praise on Siraj, saying that the 29-year-old could become the next Mohammed Shami. "I have been following Siraj for a long time now.

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