Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Siraj have been one of the best fast-bowling duos in recent times, having picked 197 wickets in Tests when playing together, with Bumrah taking 123 scalps, while Siraj picked up 74 wickets. However, the question is who should be India’s lead pacer going forward in Tests, especially after the England series.
Jasprit Bumrah remains India’s impactful bowler for Team India, a generational talent who can break partnerships with reverse swing, yorkers, and different variations. However, his injury concerns and need for workload management might limit his appearances in overseas tours or back-to-back Test matches.
Mohammed Siraj, on the other hand, has put forward a strong case for leading the pace attack given his performance in the series against England. However, Bumrah, the World No.1 Test bowler, will remain India’s pace spearhead, especially in overseas conditions. In the absence of Jasprit Bumrah, Siraj can be a durable partner for the Gujarat pacer and the leader-in-waiting, especially for long series at home and abroad