Mumbai, July 25 -- Former Indian cricketer Kris Srikkanth backed the selection of pacer Mohammed Siraj for the 2027 ODI Cricket World Cup co-hosted by South Africa, Zimbabwe and Namibia, saying that in South African conditions, India will need bowlers who can use the full strength of their shoulders and wrists to hit the deck.

Siraj, who has played 50 ODIs and taken 76 wickets at an average of over 25, has been used sparingly in limited-overs cricket over last three years or so, playing just nine ODIs since the 2023 World Cup final and missing the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. Siraj did feature in three ODIs against New Zealand earlier this year and also played one match in the ICC T20 World Cup, which India won. However, pacers Prasidh Kri...