Mohammed Siraj has risen to the occasion in Jasprit Bumrah’s absence while Akash Deep is reaping the benefits of attacking the stumps on a good length, India bowling coach Morne Morkel said here on Saturday.

England pacers struggle

Both Akash Deep and Siraj have managed to get the new ball talk despite the flat nature of the surface. England pacers on the other hand have not got the same amount of help from the pitch. Till now, all 13 wickets have been picked by the duo.

Morne Morkel. Pic/AFP