New Delhi: Star India Mohammed Siraj highlighted that the pitch at Narendra Modi Stadium for the first Test against West Indies reminded him of Indias disappointing home series against New Zealand last year. India lost that series 0–3 while the first Test at M Chinnaswamy Stadium helped the pacers a little it was difficult for the batters in the end. Siraj observed similar conditions on the Ahmedabad venue for the WI Test noting that while the pitch appeared to favor bowlers it might pose difficulties for the batting side. Siraj capitalized on the conditions as he crushed the Windies batters taking a four-wicket haul in the first innings as the visitors were dismissed out for just 162. Siraj grabbed four-wicket haul in the first innings I was very excited to bowl on this green-top wicket something we dont get very often in India in Test cricket. The last time we had such a wicket was against New Zealand in Bengaluru so I was very excited to bowl on it Siraj told the media after the end of day 1. Siraj made an early impact as he dismissed Tagenarine Chanderpaul for a duck bringing his total Test wickets this year to 27 following his sensational performances in Indias 2-2 drawn series in England. After an impressive first spell of 3-19 in seven overs he returned in the second session and grabbed another wicket with Jasprit Bumrah offering crucial support. Siraj utilized his wobble seam deliveries brilliantly Siraj utilized his wobble seam deliveries brilliantly picking three wickets in the morning session putting India in the driver seat. He knocked over the middle stump of West Indies No. 4 batter Brandon King and then grabbed skippers Roston Chase wicket with an angled delivery. Siraj admitted he was shocked by the delivery he bowled to Chase Siraj admitted that even he was shocked by the delivery he bowled to Chase With the wobble seam the ball either comes in or cuts out. But that delivery kept straightening from the shiny side while I had bowled it with wobble seam he said. Talking about Kings dismissal Siraj said I was able to execute it the way I had planned for it. Two balls before he was hit on the pads. I thought about bowling in the line of the stumps and I was able to execute what I had thought of. Siraj reflected on the importance of thorough preparation Siraj opened up on his journey from the tough England series to the first Test against West Indies highlighting the confidence he built and the effort behind every wicket. He stressed the importance of maintaining rhythm thorough preparation and hard work stating that success never comes easily whether abroad or at home. It was a very competitive series in England and of course I got a lot of confidence from it. To perform against a strong side gives a different kind of confidence and I felt it today as well he said. I took off for three weeks then resumed training and bowling and played the India A game. When you play after a long gap you also learn about your rhythm. It was very hot in Lucknow but I had a good preparation before the series. I followed up on my rhythm from the England tour but I enjoyed this break which I got after several years. I had to work hard for these four wickets here as well. Even in England I had to work hard for getting wickets its not the case that you can get wickets just like that. No one gave me the fifth wicket (today) I had to take all four with hard work he concluded Story Highlight  Mohammed Siraj highlighted that the pitch at Narendra Modi Stadium for the first Test against West Indies reminded him of Indias disappointing home series against New Zealand last year. Siraj capitalized on the conditions as he crushed the Windies batters taking a four-wicket haul in the first innings as the visitors were dismissed out for just 162. Siraj utilized his wobble seam deliveries brilliantly picking three wickets in the morning session putting India in the driver seat. Siraj opened up on his journey and stressed the importance of maintaining rhythm thorough preparation and hard work stating that success never comes easily whether abroad or at home.