Will Mohammed Siraj Return For Asia Cup 2025? T20I Comeback Still Unclear

The Indian fast bowler Mohammed Siraj performed brilliantly in the recently concluded five-match Test series against England. He took 23 wickets in 5 matches and played a crucial role in helping Team India make the series draw by 2-2. After this performance, all eyes are now on the Asia Cup 2025, which will start in the UAE on September 9. But the big question is whether Siraj will get a place in the Asia Cup team.

Mohammed Siraj is currently considered a reliable bowler of the Test and ODI team, but his place in the T20 format is not confirmed. He played his last T20I match against Sri Lanka in July 2024. After this, India played many T20I matches against Bangladesh, South Africa, and England, but Siraj was not selected for the team even once. After Gautam Gambhir became the head coach, changes have been seen in Team India. He has talked about preparing separate teams for all three formats. Especially in T20I cricket, he has given opportunities to many new and young players. This is the reason why Mohammad Siraj did not get a chance in the last 12 T20 International matches.

Mohammad Siraj was released by Royal Challengers Bangalore in IPL 2025, after which he played for Gujarat Titans. This season, he took 16 wickets in 15 matches, but his economy rate was 9.24. This is a bit high in terms of T20, which can go against him. The thinking of the team management about Siraj in the T20 format is not clear. His selection in Tests and ODIs is considered certain, but whether he will get a chance in T20 tournaments like the Asia Cup or not will depend on the decision of the selectors. There is a possibility that he may be included in the team squad, but getting a place in the playing XI will not be easy.