India vs England: 3 surprising inclusions in India’s ODI squad

3) Mohammed Siraj

Mohammed Siraj’s inclusion in the ODI squad is probably the most surprising. The right-arm pacer was the most impressive bowler during the two-Test series against England and Australia. But, a deep look at his recent appearances will make you realize that he hasn’t played a single List A match since January 2020. 

He was with the India A team on their tour to New Zealand when he last played a List A match. In that series, he had played just two matches and picked up five wickets. However, a big issue of his while playing white-ball cricket has been his economy. In that series, it was 6.42. His overall List A career would also show an economy of 5.30, which isn’t bad. 

Another reason why his inclusion is slightly surprising is to do with the fact that he hasn’t featured in either of the two domestic tournaments which was recently played. However, there is a case that he was with the Test squad which makes it only obvious for him not to be available for his domestic side.