Siraj Left Out of ODI XI Again, Questions Raised Over Test Preparations
Bhopal:
Fast bowler Mohammed Siraj was once again left out of India's playing XI for the fourth ODI against New Zealand. The match is being played at Bay Oval in Mount Maunganui on Friday. Despite making three changes to the team, India chose not to include Siraj. His continued absence from the fourth consecutive ODI has raised questions about his match practice and preparations for the upcoming Test series.
India's stand-in captain Shreyas Iyer won the toss and elected to bowl first. Ruturaj Gaikwad, Ishan Kishan and Kuldeep Yadav were brought into the playing XI. Regular captain Shubman Gill, wicketkeeper-batter KL Rahul and fast bowler Anshul Kamboj have left the squad to prepare for the Test series.
Siraj is part of India's squad for the Test series against New Zealand, which is scheduled to begin on November 19. His continued exclusion from the ODI matches has prompted questions about the team's decision-making. Had he been released from the ODI squad earlier, he could have used the time to focus on practice and preparation specifically suited to the Test format.
India currently leads the five-match ODI series 2-0. The third match was abandoned due to rain. A victory in the fourth ODI would secure the series for India, while New Zealand will be looking to stay in contention.
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