Mohammed Siraj closes in on Jasprit Bumrah - Which fast bowlers have bowled more than 1000 overs in Tests since 2020?

Mohammad Siraj, the Indian pacer, has been an integral part of the Indian bowling lineup, especially in the red ball format. Ever since his Test debut in 2020, the fast bowler from Hyderabad has emerged as one of India's most hardworking and durable pacers. 

Siraj's ability to come in and bowl lethal spells at all stages, with the very same intensity, makes him a special bowler and a key asset to the Indian side. He has one of the few bowlers to have bowled more than 1000 overs since 2020, as he closes on his Indian teammate Jasprit Bumrah.

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The Sporting News takes a look at the fast bowlers to have bowled more than 1000 overs in Test cricket since 2020. 

Which fast bowlers have bowled 1000+ overs in Test cricket since 2020?

Fast bowling is one of the most difficult jobs to do, especially when it comes to Test cricket. Bowling long spells and delivering throughout a series is not by any means easy and takes a lot of toll on a player's body. 

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Despite all challenges, playing for the nation and their passion for the game keeps these fast bowlers eager and ignites the hunger to bowl at their best.

With 1270.4 overs, Pat Cummins, the Australian captain, tops the chart for the most overs bowled by a pacer in Test cricket since 2020. He is closely followed by his Aussie teammate Mitchell Starc, while Mohammad Siraj is 6th on the list, just behind Jasprit Bumrah.  

Fast bowlers to bowl 1000+ overs in Tests since 2020

Mohammad Siraj has been a workhorse for the India team and was their star performer in their recently concluded series against England. The pacer bowled about 187 overs, playing all five Tests, and also ended the series as the leading wicket-taker, with 23 wickets in 9 innings.