Indian pacer Mohammed Siraj has been rested for the three-match ODI series against West Indies. He has hence flown back alongside Ravichandran Ashwin, Ajinkya Rahane, KS Bharat, and Navdeep Saini.
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Siraj has a sore ankle
The major decision of resting Siraj has been taken as the fast bowler complained of a sore ankle. The BCCI will not name any replacement.
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India would need Siraj's services going forward
Siraj's rest is of great significance as Team India has some important assignments ahead of the ICC Cricket World Cup at home in October-November.
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Siraj's emergence in ODI cricket
Siraj has emerged as a formidable force in ODIs. He is currently the second-ranked bowler in the format. In 24 ODIs, Siraj owns 43 scalps at 20.74. His economy rate reads 4.79.
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India's pace attack
India will now have to operate a second-string pace attack in WI ODIs with the likes of Umran Malik, Jaydev Unadkat, Mukesh Kumar, and Shardul Thakur being the available options.