“The way I was playing in the Ranji Trophy, I was captaining (Hyderabad) as well, so I wanted to keep myself calm and I was only thinking about how I can put pressure and attack. Without any preparation you cannot take the field, it is a World Cup after all." You have to be mentally ready a lot, especially when you are playing in a World Cup. “As I am playing regularly for India, I know how I have to prepare myself for the format and what mindset to keep. “He just had a little tummy upset, but I am sure he will show his magic in the next match,” Siraj said.

Source: The Telegraph February 08, 2026 06:46 UTC