Shubman Gill (Image credit: Sri Lanka Cricket)
But as far as the injury is concerned, there is nothing,” he said. The India captain said Sri Lanka’s defensive approach made it difficult for his bowlers to create chances. I think he did that brilliantly,” he said.
Siraj bowled at a reduced pace and often used a shorter run-up during the Test. His fitness also came under the scanner after he landed heavily while trying to take a catch in Sri Lanka’s first innings. Gill, however, made it clear that Siraj was not carrying an injury. “Even in the first Test, we felt that his pace was slow. But sometimes when you play more, you come back to the rhythm. “I think he’s been in the pick of our bowlers. When things are not happening, he’s been our go-to bowler, especially this season. He’s created chances, which is what I want as a captain. We want a go-to bowler when wickets are not guaranteed.
NEW DELHI: India captain Shubman Gill on Thursday ruled out any injury concern for Mohammed Siraj after the pacer appeared to be below his best during the drawn second Test against Sri Lanka in Colombo.