A man who has been through enough hardships to achieve what he has, Mohammed Siraj has broken the Internet for reaching to Indian Cricket team. Ever since his first-class debut in 2015, he has never looked back. His career wasn’t all good at the beginning but with hard work and dedication, his career started blossoming. This player has made the giant achievement of playing for India in all formats. Now, he is one of India’s best bowlers. This article is all about some interesting facts about this excellent player.
1. A Self-taught Cricketer
Siraj began his cricket passion by playing tennis ball cricket as he was not that privileged to be taught or coached by professionals. Siraj himself revealed that he is a self-taught player. His friends suggested that he should take up his passion for cricket as a profession as he was having excellent skills.
2. Entered The Cricket Field As A Batsman
Siraj’s name is on the list of one of the top bowlers but he started playing cricket as a batsman when he joined the Charminar Cricket Club. Later, he developed the skills of bowling and the rest is history.
3. Brought Up In A Financially Weak Family
This player has immense respect and love for his parents and the sacrifices that his parents have done for him. His father, Mohammad Ghaus, was an auto-driver who has done a lot to make his son follow his passion. As his elder brother was an IT professional, he has gone through a lot of tantrums and bashing from his mother as Siraj was not good at academics.
4. First Income
Siraj’s first income as a cricketer was INR 500 when he played a match under his uncle’s captaincy. His uncle got impressed with his performance as he took 9 wickets in the 25 over and rewarded him INR 500. Now, he got the deal of INR 2.6 crores.
5. Highest Wicket-taker In The Season
Mohammad Siraj was the leading wicket-taker in the 2016-17 Ranji Trophy as he was the one who has shown his abilities by making 41 wickets to his name. He was unable to impress in the 2015-16 Ranji Trophy but that didn’t break him. A mild start gave him a rapid rise afterward.
6. Top Uncapped Buy Of IPL
With his excellent performance, he managed to grab the attention of the franchise owners of Sunrisers Hyderabad. He has bagged the big deal of INR 2.6 Crores which was a lot more than his base price and emerged as one of the top uncapped buys of the IPL auctions.
7. Test Debut In Australia
This youngster has proved his dedication to the game and got selected in the team against Australia on December 26, 2020. His performance was remarkable as he grabbed 5 wicket-haul in the final test. Unfortunately, his father died while he was in Australia. Mr. Ghaus must be very proud of his son.
8. New House For Family
After being auctioned in IPL for a big amount, he managed to buy a new house for his family. He hasn’t forgotten the hardships his family has gone through for his career and still feels indebted. This youngster’s immense love for his family has made him buy a new house after grabbing a big IPL deal.
9. Indian Bowler To Take Maximum Wickets In Debut Test Series
Mohammed Siraj has taken a total of 13 wickets in Ind vs Aus Test Series which was his debut test series. He became one of the top Indian bowlers to take maximum wickets in the debut test series. His remarkable performance has broken the Internet and he became the idol of many youngsters.
10. Sixth Visiting Pacer In Brisbane
This bowler, who started as a batsman but developed the skills of yorker has become the sixth visiting pacer to take 5 wickets in Brisbane which is a huge achievement for him. Moreover, he was the second Indian fast bowler to have an excellent bowling performance in Brisabane.
