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Mohammed Siraj was born on March 13, 1994, in Hyderabad, Telangana, India.

Starting Of Carrier

Mohammed Siraj started playing cricket on the streets of Hyderabad and was noticed by former Indian cricketer and Hyderabad captain, Mohammed Azharuddin, who saw potential in him. Azharuddin then helped Siraj get into the Hyderabad team and supported him throughout his early cricketing career. Siraj has since then gone on to represent India in international cricket and is regarded as one of the rising stars in Indian cricket.

First debut

Mohammed Siraj made his first-class debut for Hyderabad in the 2015-16 Ranji Trophy season and had an impressive start to his career, taking 41 wickets in just 9 matches in his debut season. His standout performances in domestic cricket earned him a call-up to the India A team and eventually led to his selection in the Indian cricket team for the T20I series against New Zealand in 2017. Siraj’s consistent performances in domestic cricket also helped him secure an IPL contract with Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) in 2017.

2017 IPL  First debut

He was signed by Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) for the 2017 Indian Premier League (IPL) season and played a crucial role in SRH’s title-winning campaign, taking 10 wickets in 6 matches.

2018 IPL Auction

In the 2018 Indian Premier League (IPL) auction, Mohammed Siraj was bought by Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) for INR 2.6 crore (approximately USD 380,000 at the time). He has been a regular member of the RCB squad since then and has played an important role as a fast bowler in the team. Siraj has shown good form in the IPL, taking wickets and contributing to RCB’s performances in the tournament.

Test Match Against Of New-Zealand

Siraj made his international debut for India in a T20I (Twenty20 International) match against New Zealand on 4th November 2017 in New Delhi. Although he went wicketless in the match, he bowled well and showed promise with his pace and swing. Siraj has since then played several T20Is and ODIs for India and has also made his Test debut for the country. He is known for his ability to bowl with good pace and swing and has been a valuable addition to the Indian cricket team’s bowling attack. Iraj made his international debut for India in a T20I against New Zealand in November 2017.

Mohammed Siraj’s impressive Test debut and valuable addition to India’s cricket team

• Mohammed Siraj made his Test debut for India in the Boxing Day Test against Australia in Melbourne on 26th December 2020. He picked up his maiden Test wicket in his debut innings and went on to take 5 wickets in the second innings of the fourth Test in Brisbane, which helped India win the match and retain the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. Siraj’s performance in the Test series was highly praised by cricket experts and fans alike, as he showed great skill and character under pressure. His ability to swing the ball and generate pace makes him a valuable asset to the Indian cricket team’s bowling attack in all formats of the game.

Siraj’s father passed away in November 2020.

His father, Mohammed Ghouse, passed away in November 2020 while Siraj was on tour with the Indian cricket team in Australia. Despite this personal tragedy, Siraj decided to stay with the team and continue playing in the Test series. His determination and dedication to the game in the face of such a difficult personal loss were widely appreciated and earned him respect and admiration from fans and fellow cricketers alike.

Despite the personal loss

Rising Star: Mohammed Siraj’s Journey from Domestic Cricket to the Indian National Team

He had played a total of 5 Tests, 10 ODIs, and 17 T20Is for India, taking 16, 16, and 26 wickets respectively across the three formats of the game. Siraj’s impressive performances in domestic cricket and his consistency in the Indian Premier League (IPL) earned him a place in the national team, and he has made significant contributions to India’s victories in recent matches. His ability to swing the ball and extract bounce from the pitch makes him a potent weapon in all formats of the game, and he is widely regarded as one of India’s most promising fast bowlers.