I judge myself through my rhythm not number of wickets: Siraj

Mohammed Siraj's parameter of judging himself is consistency in deliveries bowled in good areas, not wickets taken. He's taken nine wickets from seven games, and after India's 302-run win over Sri Lanka, he was in rhythm with 3/16 in 7 overs.

He did have issues with rhythm in the past couple of games but Mohammed Siraj's parameter of judging himself is consistency in deliveries bowled in good areas rather than the volume of wickets taken.

Siraj has so far taken nine wickets from seven games and after the Pakistan game, once again looked in rhythm during his wonderful spell of 3/16 in 7 overs as India bowled Sri Lanka for a paltry 55.

"Taking wickets is important and there is no doubt about that. But my rhythm was not consistent for the last 2-3 matches, sometimes I was in rhythm and sometimes I was not," Siraj told the mixed zone media after India's humongous 302-run win here at the Wankhede Stadium.

Statistics always doesn't reflect a true picture and Siraj doesn't want to be critical of himself about number of wickets in his kitty.

"I am not judging myself with (the number of) wickets (taken). The fact that I was able to land the ball consistently (in good areas) and the swing which I got, that you saw, I am very happy about it and I want to carry this momentum forward," he said.

Sri Lanka was a game where his execution was picture perfect.

"Whatever I had planned coming into this match brought me success and whatever I had thought of, I was able to execute. And I am happy that we have qualified (for semifinals) as well," he added.