While Kohli scored a scintillating hundred in his 500th international match, Siraj picked his best Test figures of 5/60 in the first innings of the rain-marred second Test which ended in a draw. India had a good shot at winning the match but entire Day 5 play was washed out on Monday.
“In Test matches, you need guys who stabilise the innings like what Virat did, he played superbly. You need a mixture of everything. We have depth, we have got variety,” Rohit said.
Asked if Siraj is ready to spearhead the pace attack, Rohit said he is not looking for a single bowler to take charge in the middle. The 36-year-old called for a holistic approach while taking responsibility. However, he praised Siraj who picked seven wickets in the series and grabbed the Player of the Series award.
“Siraj, I have been watching closely. He’s taken such a giant step. He has led this attack. I don’t want anyone to lead the attack. I want everyone to lead when they are having the ball in their hand. You want the entire pace battery taking the responsibility,” he said.
Siraj also thanked Rohit for his support on a surface which did not have much for the pacers.
“This is my first player of the match award in Tests, very pleased. There wasn’t much help for the pacers. I kept my plans simple and executed.
“When you pick wickets in conditions like this, you get loads of confidence. Rohit bhai asked me to believe in myself, not take any pressure and enjoy,” Siraj said.
India and West Indies will now lock horns in a 3-match ODI series starting Thursday, July 27 in Barbados.
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