# Siraj’s form worries India as Bumrah misses SL Tests

2026-08-15T00:01:06+00:00 | Sports | Indian Opinion Desk

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Mohammed Siraj will lead India's pace attack in the upcoming two-Test series in Sri Lanka in Jasprit Bumrah's absence. However, concerns have been raised about the 32-year-old fast bowler's recent form. A report on sports.ndtv.com described Siraj as not having looked at his best ahead of the tour, presenting a 'brutal reality-check' for the pacer.

## Coverage

- sports.ndtv.com <https://sports.ndtv.com/sri-lanka-vs-india-2026/didnt-look-at-his-best-brutal-reality-check-provided-on-india-star-ahead-of-sri-lanka-test-series-11909826>
- sports.ndtv.com <https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/didnt-look-at-his-best-brutal-reality-check-provided-on-india-star-ahead-of-sri-lanka-test-series-11909826#publisher=newsstand>

Tags: India, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj, Sri Lanka, Test series
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