IND vs SA LIVE: Siraj fit to play – In a press conference that was dominated by questions about Virat Kohli, India vice-captain Jasprit Bumrah confirmed that Mohammed Siraj is fit to play after recovering from a hamstring injury. Follow India vs South Africa LIVE score updates on InsideSport.IN
Mohammed Siraj was ruled out of the 3rd Test due to a hamstring injury and was racing against time to be fit for the ODI series. On Monday, Bumrah confirmed that Siraj has started training with the team and is fit to play.
“I think he is fine, he is practising with us. I do not see any discomfort, hopefully that stays that way. Nothing I am aware of right now but everyone seems to be okay. Hopefully, that stays that way,” Jasprit Bumrah said in the pre-match press conference.
IND vs SA LIVE: Big relief for Team India, Jasprit Bumrah confirms, ‘Mohammed Siraj fit to play 1st ODI’
Jasprit Bumrah press conference excerpts
Virat Kohli Test captaincy:
It’s a personal decision and we respect that. I made my Test debut under him. He will keep contributing in a leadership role. He will keep giving his inputs. Obviously, we were told in a team meeting before he publicly announced.
Test captaincy dream
Given the opportunity, I will like to have that. But it is not something I chase.
IND vs SA LIVE: Big relief for Team India, Jasprit Bumrah confirms, ‘Mohammed Siraj fit to play 1st ODI’
On my vice captaincy:
I will help as much as I can. Will help KL with field setting. I will not be taking any pressure of the added responsibility. Everyone wants to take responsibility. I will contribute anyway I can. When I came in as a bowler, I used to ask a lot of questions. Hence, when youngsters come in, I like to answer them as I can also learn from their inputs.
Mohammed Siraj
He is practising with us now. Hopefully, it stays that way.
Leadership change:
It doesn’t really affects me. It is about how everyone in the group is addressing the change. Everyone is willing to contribute the best they can. As a team, we are positive and eager to contribute.
IND vs SA LIVE: Big relief for Team India, Jasprit Bumrah confirms, ‘Mohammed Siraj fit to play 1st ODI’
ODI WC plans
Obviously, the preparations will begin 2023 WC in mind. But vision is to give importance to each series.
IND vs SA LIVE: Big relief for Team India, Jasprit Bumrah confirms, ‘Mohammed Siraj fit to play 1st ODI’
India Squad: KL Rahul (C), Shikhar Dhawan, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, Suryakumar Yadav, Venkatesh Iyer, Ravichandran Ashwin, Rishabh Pant, Ishan Kishan, Yuzvendra Chahal, Jasprit Bumrah, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Deepak Chahar, Prasidh Krishna, Shardul Thakur, Mohammed Siraj, Jayant Yadav, Navdeep Saini.
IND vs SA ODI Series 2022 Schedule
| Match | Date | Time (IST) | Venue |
| India vs South Africa, 1st ODI | January 19, 2022 | 2:00 PM | Boland Park, Paarl |
| India vs South Africa, 2nd ODI | January 21, 2022 | 2:00 PM | Boland Park, Paarl |
| India vs South Africa, 3rd ODI | January 23, 2022 | 2:00 PM | Newlands, Cape Town |
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