In 2022, Siraj was a pale shadow of his dominating present self, taking only nine wickets in 15 games at an economy rate of 10.08, apart from conceding 31 sixes in the league.
Siraj’s brilliant performance struck a chord with the spectators as many heard chanting “Hyderabad, Secunderabad, Siraj bhai zindabad” when he approached the stands while fielding near the boundary.
Arshdeep and Umran made their ODI debuts in the series opener against New Zealand in Auckland and both young pacers enjoyed bowling in tandem and touring sites together on the New Zealand tour.
Sanju Samson's fighting hundred went in vain as Arshdeep Singh held his nerves in the final over to help Punjab Kings register a thrilling win over Rajasthan Royals here at the Wankhede on Monday.
Punjab bowled out Karnataka for 87 in 17.2 overs with Siddarth Kaul picking three wickets for 15 runs. Sandeep Sharma, Arshdeep Singh and Ramandeep Singh picked two wickets each.
