‘Sir, When Are You Calling Me In The Indian Team?’- Bharat Arun Shares Fascinating Tale About Mohammed Siraj

While Mohammed Siraj was still competing for India A, former Indian bowling coach Bharat Arun recounted a never-before-told story about how the pacer kept pestering him with questions regarding his prospects of being selected for the senior side.

While Ravi Shastri served as the head coach, Arun was a member of the Indian coaching staff. Virat Kohli led the club to several amazing accomplishments, including some noteworthy outcomes.

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Prior to making an impression in Australia and contributing to India’s remarkable victory at the Gabba, Mohammed Siraj was a youngster playing for India A who constantly bugged Arun about getting a chance to play for the senior team.

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Appearing on the “Rise of New India” episode of Cricbuzz Specials, Arun recalled how a youthful Mohammed Siraj had taken 41 wickets for Hyderabad during the 2016–17 Ranji Trophy, but the former Indian bowling coach thought he still needed some finishing.

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“Subsequently after doing well for Hyderabad, I went and joined the Indian team while Siraj played India A. And every time he did well in a match, he would call me and say ‘Sir, when are you calling me (in the Indian team)?’,” revealed Arun.

I asked ‘Where?’ and he would go ‘In the Indian team sir. When will I get a chance?’ I said ‘Pick more wickets and once you impress in India A tour, you will be there,’ he added.

The youthful player gained his India debut in 2017 after performing well for India A and subsequently Sunrisers Hyderabad in the IPL. Arun noted how Mohammed Siraj’s confidence attracted then-Indian coach Shastri. The bowler joined the Indian team in 2020 and has since secured his spot after making his Test debut.

“Every time he bowled a good spell, I thought he did an exceptional job while playing for India A. One such call I remember; Ravi Shastri asked me and was like ‘Kaun hai yeh? (Who is he?)’,” Bharat Arun said.

He continued, “I said ‘Siraj… this is the background and he is calling me to ask when he would be part of this Indian team. One thing Ravi told me was ‘you have to give him credit for his confidence’. Someone who has the belief to call me and ask me ‘When are you calling me? That’s confidence’.”

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