Mohammed Siraj's Batting Practice Sparks Social Media Buzz Ahead of Second Test

Intensive Batting Practice for Siraj
Mohammed Siraj's extensive batting drills have generated significant attention on social media as India gears up for its first training session following a five-wicket loss to England in the recent Test match. This defeat was marked by a disappointing collapse of the lower-middle order and tail-end batsmen during both innings, which proved costly for the team led by Shubman Gill at Headingley.
During his practice, Siraj was observed honing his defensive techniques under the guidance of batting coach Sitanshu Kotak. He focused on crucial skills such as ducking short deliveries, leaving balls outside the off-stump, and executing the forward defensive shot with precision. This rigorous training could signal a shift in the management's approach towards integrating batting skills into the bowlers' training regimen.
Notably, fellow pacers Jasprit Bumrah and Prasidh Krishna were absent from the training session. India's lower order managed to score a mere 65 runs across both innings, prompting head coach Gautam Gambhir to emphasize the importance of every run. It seems the management is committed to a new strategy that prioritizes batting proficiency among bowlers.
Looking ahead to the second Test, changes are anticipated in the bowling lineup. Bumrah is expected to be rested to manage his workload, while Shardul Thakur's place in the playing XI is uncertain due to underwhelming performances with both bat and ball. There is a possibility that Harshit Rana and Arshdeep Singh could be included in the squad.
The upcoming Test match will take place at Edgbaston, starting on Wednesday, July 2, at 3:30 PM IST. Historically, India has struggled at this venue, having never secured a victory in the seven Tests they have played there.