Who Is Mohamed Shiraz? The Sri Lankan Domestic Star Who's Debuting In 1st ODI Vs India

Mohamed Shiraz included in playing XI Vs IND (X)

In the latest development, Fast bowler Mohamed Shiraz has been included in the Sri Lankan squad in today's match against India on August 2, 2024, at the R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo. 

He was included in the Sri Lankan squad as a replacement for the injured Matheesha Pathirana. Shiraz has been a standout performer in domestic cricket, known for his ability with both the ball and the bat. 

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Who Is Mohamed Shiraz?

Mohamed Shiraz's domestic career stats are impressive, with 80 wickets in 47 List A matches at an average of 17.52. In first-class cricket, Shiraz has taken 125 wickets in 49 matches and maintained a commendable economy rate of 3.65 and an average of 31. 

Additionally, he has 23 wickets in 23 T20 games in Sri Lankan domestic competitions.

Playing for the Burgher Recreation Club in the Major Clubs Limited Over Tournament, he recently grabbed headlines with a remarkable performance, he took 6 wickets for just 21 runs against Kurunegala Youth Cricket Club, which marled his best List-A bowling figures.

IND Vs SL: Playing XIs

India: Rohit Sharma (C), Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul (WK), Shivam Dube, Axar Patel, Washington Sundar, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohammed Siraj, Arshdeep Singh

Sri Lanka: Pathum Nissanka, Avishka Fernando, Kusal Mendis (wk), Sadeera Samarawickrama, Charith Asalanka (c), Janith Liyanage, Wanindu Hasaranga, Dunith Wellalage, Akila Dananjaya, Mohamed Shiraz, Asitha Fernando

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