Who is Mohamed Shiraz? Sri Lanka are making their debut against India in the first ODI

In the first highly anticipated, fast bowler Mohamed Shiraz he made his debut for Sri Lanka in the match to open the three-match ODI series against India. The 29-year-old has been included in the national team as a cover for the injured pacer Teachers Pathiranawho was ruled out following an injury in the recent T20I series against India.

Mohamed Shiraz: Sri Lanka’s rising star

Shiraz’s selection comes after an impressive domestic performance, where he has been playing strongly. In List A cricket, Shiraz has taken 80 wickets in 47 matches at an outstanding average of 17.52. His first-class cricket record is equally impressive, with 125 wickets in 49 matches, an economy rate of 3.65, and an average of 31. Additionally, he proved his mettle in the short form, picking up 23 wickets in 23 T20 matches in Sri Lanka’s domestic tournaments.

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An outstanding performance of Shiraz

One of Shiraz’s highlights came during the Major Clubs Limited Over Tournament on July 30, where he produced an impressive spell, taking six wickets for 21 runs in seven overs. This performance emphasized his ability and played a major role in his selection for the national team.

As Shiraz made his debut, fans and commentators were eager to see how he would fare against a strong Indian batting line-up. His inclusion in the squad is seen as a ploy to strengthen Sri Lanka’s attack, especially in his absence Pathirana. The young bowler’s journey from domestic cricket to the international stage has been marked by hard work and determination, and his debut marks a milestone in his career.

Sri Lankan cricket fans will be hoping that Shiraz will bring his domestic success to the international stage and help strengthen the team’s bowling unit. As the ODI series continues, all eyes will be on Shiraz to see how he handles the challenges of international cricket and contributes to his team’s performance.

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