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Mohammed Siraj, born on March 13, 1994, in Hyderabad, India, is a fiery right-arm fast bowler who has rapidly emerged as one of India's most promising cricketers
Mohammed Siraj has established himself as a reliable pacer across formats. In Tests, he has taken over 50 wickets (as of 2023), including a memorable five-wicket haul against Australia in Brisbane
His father, an auto-rickshaw driver, and his mother, a homemaker, instilled in him the values of hard work and discipline. Despite financial challenges, Siraj’s passion for cricket drove him to pursue the sport relentlessly.
Initially starting as a batsman, Siraj transitioned to bowling at the age of 17. His raw pace and ability to extract bounce from the pitch caught the attention of local coaches
His big break came in the 2017 Indian Premier League (IPL) when he was picked by Sunrisers Hyderabad for ₹2.6 crore, a life-changing moment for his family. He later joined Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB), where he honed his skills under the guidance of senior players like Virat Kohli.
Siraj made his T20I debut for India in 2017, followed by his ODI debut in 2019, but it was in the longest format that he truly made his mark. During the 2020-21 Border-Gavaskar Trophy in Australia
Siraj stepped up in the absence of senior bowlers and led India's attack in just his third Test, registering a memorable five-wicket haul in Brisbane. His emotional tribute to his late father, who passed away during the series, earned him immense respect and admiration.