In the thrilling Asia Cup final showdown against Sri Lanka, Mohammed Siraj, the Indian fast bowler, surprisingly bowled only seven overs. This raised eyebrows among cricket enthusiasts, leaving them wondering about the reason behind this decision.

After decimating Sri Lanka for a mere 50 runs, Indian captain Rohit Sharma was brimming with satisfaction at the splendid performance of his fast bowlers. Particularly, Mohammed Siraj delivered a remarkable spell, claiming six wickets for just 21 runs, setting the stage for India's convincing 10-wicket victory.

Rohit Sharma, during the post-match media conference, expressed his delight in witnessing his fast bowlers excel. He emphasized the invaluable variety they bring to the team. Rohit mentioned, "I take great pride in the performance of our fast bowlers, just like all captains do when they have a potent fast bowling lineup at their disposal. We have a fantastic group of fast bowlers, each with unique skill sets and variations."

He further elaborated, highlighting the diversity within the fast bowling department, noting that one bowler can generate raw pace, another can swing the ball effectively, and yet another can extract significant bounce. The combination of these skills within the team, according to Rohit, creates a positive atmosphere.

Rohit Sharma also shared an interesting anecdote about Mohammed Siraj's enthusiasm. Siraj was so charged up after his magnificent seven-over spell that yielded six wickets that it took the intervention of the team's trainer to persuade him to stop bowling. "He bowled seven overs in that spell, and I received a message from the trainer that we need to halt him now. He was eager to keep bowling," Rohit recounted with a chuckle.

However, Rohit clarified that he had no intentions of extending Siraj's bowling duties further. "Seven overs are quite a lot. Siraj had found himself in a similar situation against Sri Lanka in Trivandrum, where he bowled around 8-9 overs consecutively," Rohit explained.

In addition to lauding Mohammed Siraj's performance, Rohit Sharma showered praise on left-arm wrist spinner Kuldeep Yadav, who was named 'Player of the Tournament.' Rohit commended Kuldeep's ability to perform under pressure, citing his crucial role in the victory against Sri Lanka in the Super 4 match. He acknowledged Kuldeep's growing confidence over the past two years and highlighted how the spinner can change the course of a game in India's favor.

Finally, Rohit Sharma emphasized that the Asia Cup triumph came at a perfect time for the team, serving as a valuable confidence boost ahead of the upcoming World Cup. He praised the team's ability to rise to the occasion and perform their roles effectively, emphasizing that despite some occasional lapses in fielding, the overall fielding, especially in the slip cordon, was commendable. Rohit concluded by expressing confidence in the team's ability to bounce back from off days on the field, viewing them as part of the game.