Mohammed Siraj says his rhythm and pace drop during India’s tour of Sri Lanka is linked to a prolonged two-month hiatus that disrupts his bowling flow. He adds that his run-up in Sri Lanka looked uncoordinated, affecting his momentum and speed. Siraj also credits continued work on fundamentals, including advice from Mohammed Shami, for helping him get back to his preferred rhythm.
Siraj says he did not feel fully in sync during that period, but he believes match practice has helped him recover. In the Duleep Trophy final, he reports finding the “lost rhythm” again, aided by bowling long spells in the tournament. Across the reports, the outlets highlight the same explanation from Siraj—time away from bowling reduced his consistency—while emphasizing that extended spells in domestic cricket provide cues for the pace and timing he needs ahead of the next international season.
There is no major disagreement on the core points: Siraj attributes his Sri Lanka performance issues to a break and describes the Duleep Trophy as a turning point, using long spells and guidance on basic skills to regain synchronisation.
