Karim also backed fast bowler Mohammed Siraj to embrace a leadership role in the absence of premier pacer Jasprit Bumrah.
“It’s time for Mohammed Siraj to step up. In the absence of Jasprit Bumrah, the responsibility of leading the pace attack falls on him. The way Siraj bowled in the England Tour, where Bumrah was not playing in some matches, showed that he has the quality to take on that role,” he said.
“He has the pace, the aggression, and the ability to swing the ball both ways. But he will need support from the other end as well. This is the right time for Siraj to not only guide but also inspire the young fast bowlers coming through the system,” he added.
–IANS
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