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Indian fast bowler Mohammed Siraj has attributed his exemplary performance in the first Test match of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy to the invaluable piece of advice he received from his fellow quick Jasprit Bumrah.

Siraj said it was Bumrah's sensible advice that really enabled him to bounce back, get his rhythm going, and be a part of the action.

The recent performances of Siraj had been a matter of worry as he could only get two wickets from the last two games played against New Zealand as part of the home series in India.

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However, the talented fast bowler made a fantastic comeback at the opening Test against Australia in Perth, boasting five important wickets that contributed to India's victory.

"I always keep talking to Jassi bhai (Bumrah). Even before the first match, I spoke with him about what I was going through. And he just told me one thing - don't run (chase) after wickets, just keep bowling consistently in one area and enjoy your bowling. If you still don't get wickets, then you come ask me. So I enjoyed my bowling and I got wickets as well," Siraj told ESPNcricinfo.

"Australia is a place where a fast bowler enjoys because you get pace and bounce. As a fast bowler, you get everything you want. So you get a different kind of confidence to come and enjoy your bowling here."

After the opening match in Perth, India will take on Australia in a pink ball Test match next. Siraj also acknowledged the fact that he has still not bowled with this under the lights and that it will be new for him. The India pacer also noticed that with the pink ball, when the bowler bowls the fuller length, it does not produce that much swing compared to the red ball.

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"I think that with the pink-ball, it's better to bowl back of length. Because pitching it up, there's not a lot of swing, so the more you hit the deck and get it to seam, it will be better for us," Siraj noted.

"I have heard that the ball swings a lot under the lights but I haven't yet bowled with it under lights. So when we go to Adelaide and practice, we will try that. And the more practice we get, we'll know more about what we have to do," said the India pacer.