Former South Africa captain AB de Villiers has called Mohammed Siraj one of the unluckiest players to miss India's squad for the ICC T20 World Cup 2026. De Villiers said that with Jasprit Bumrah and Arshdeep Singh as frontline pacers, India opted for Harshit Rana to add depth with the bat, leaving Siraj out of the squad.
Siraj was not included in India's squad for the ICC event, but he remains part of the ODI setup. The pacer has been named in India's squad for the home ODI series against New Zealand later this month. Siraj has also shown decent form in domestic T20 cricket, taking seven wickets in four matches during the SMAT.
Mohammed Siraj One of the Unlucky Ones to Miss Out - AB de VilliersIn a video shared on his YouTube channel, AB de Villiers said Mohammed Siraj missed out on India's T20 plans due to team balance rather than a lack of form. He added that the selectors focused on flexibility and all-round depth while finalizing the pace attack.
