India’s Mohammed Siraj Night watch man Decision Slammed by Ravi Shastri
The Indian cricket team had a rough start on Day 1 of the third Test against New Zealand at the Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai. After a promising start at 78/1, India lost three wickets in the span of eight balls, finishing the day at 86/4. YashasviJaiswal, after forming a solid 53-run partnership with Shubman Gill for the second wicket, was dismissed. The situation worsened when nightwatchman Mohammed Siraj was sent in and lasted just one ball, falling to an LBW decision that also cost India a review.
Former India captain and commentator Ravi Shastri criticized the decision to send Siraj as a nightwatchman. Shastri suggested that Ravichandran Ashwin, a more capable batsman, would have been a better choice, noting that Ashwin can’t really be considered a nightwatchman due to his batting ability.
Siraj’s quick dismissal and the lost review left India in a precarious position, with Shastri remarking how Siraj might have felt isolated in the dressing room. India’s collapse came after a strong bowling performance earlier in the day by Ravindra Jadeja and Washington Sundar, who bowled out New Zealand for 235, giving India an early edge before their batting faltered in a dramatic 20-minute span.