WATCH: Mohammed Siraj warms up for Pink Ball Test with terrific ball to dismiss Matt Renshaw

Indian fast bowler Mohammed Siraj was seen getting into the thick of the action during the practice match against Prime Minister’s XI. The 30-year-old pacer bowled with good control and was seen swinging the ball to put the batters under pressure. Siraj gave India the breakthrough with the first wicket of the game. 

The incident happened in the 5th ball of the fifth over with Matt Renshaw facing Siraj. Australia’s forgotten batter poked at a ball that was going away from him. Devdutt Padikkal standing in the slips took an easy catch to dismiss Renshaw for 5 runs. The left-handed batter played 20 balls but was left all at sea when playing Siraj. 

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Akash Deep gave India their second wicket when he had Jayden Goodwin caught behind for run-a-ball four runs. First day’s play ended without a ball being bowled due to constant rain. The game began on the 2nd day in what was set to be a 50-over affair. But more rains meant that the game was reduced to 46-over per side. 

Aakash Chopra makes huge claim on RCB’s next captain

Former India player Aakash Chopra believes that Virat Kohli is set to return as the captain of the side. The 36-year-old had stepped down as the skipper of the side post which Faf Du Plessis was given the controls. Even names like AB De Villiers and R. Ashwin have dropped hints that Kohli could be the new skipper of the side. 

Speaking on his YouTube channel, Aakash Chopra said “Isn't it confirmed now that Kohli will be the captain? Shreyas Iyer isn't there. They didn't take Rishabh Pant. They didn't take KL Rahul as well. They were the captaincy candidates. They didn't take Faf du Plessis as well, When they have not taken anyone, they have probably made up their mind to go back to Virat Kohli, and he will once again become this team's captain. They also thought that they wouldn't pick anyone who was with them "

The 47-year-old also said “Another thing noticeable in this team, which is the story of the last eight to 10 years, is that Virat Kohli is one high-profile Indian batter, and they don't keep any other Indian batter with that profile. At times, you are unable to keep it at all because no one is available, and they don't come to the auction. They had a chance this time, but they didn't pick this time as well,"