Royal Challengers Bangalore pacer Mohammad Siraj has been named in the Indian ODI squad for the upcoming three-match series against New Zealand, marking his return to the 50-over format. Siraj, who last featured in ODIs during the series against Australia, will lead the pace attack as the most experienced fast bowler in the unit.
The selection committee opted to manage the workloads of Hardik Pandya
“Among pacers, the attack will be led by Mohammed Siraj as the most experienced bowler in the unit, whereas Arshdeep Singh and Harshit Rana are there too alongside Prasidh Krishna.”
Bowling specialists with most career wickets taken at M Chinnaswamy Stadium (bowlers/all-rounders only)
| Rank | Player | Team | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
#1 | Punjab Kings | 54 wickets | |
| #2 | Gujarat Titans | 29 wickets | |
#3 | Sunrisers Hyderabad | 21 wickets | |
| #4 | Royal Challengers Bangalore | 15 wickets | |
| #5 | Rajasthan Royals | 14 wickets |
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Siraj's coming back was well deserved. India would know they need experience for the 2027 World Cup. Sure, Arshdeep is there, Harshit is there, Prasidh is there. But we cannot take these three together. We need Bumrah and with him, we have Siraj's experience. I am very happy for him, and I think it is a decision in the right direction.
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Meanwhile, Kohli has 27,975 runs in 556 matches for the Men in Blue. He needs just 42 runs to become the second-highest run-getter in international cricket, eclipsing the legendary Sri Lankan wicketkeeper-batter.
Batter
The Delhi batter has amassed 8,661 runs from 259 innings in the IPL, averaging 39.55 at a strike rate of 132.86. He needs 339 runs in IPL 2026 to enter the 9,000-run club.
Batter
“Among pacers, the attack will be led by Mohammed Siraj as the most experienced bowler in the unit, whereas Arshdeep Singh and Harshit Rana are there too alongside Prasidh Krishna.”
