Mohammed Siraj’s inspiring journey to the Indian Cricket Team is a story of resilience and determination. Coming from a humble background, he made his First-Class debut in the 2015-16 Ranji Trophy and became Hyderabad’s leading wicket-taker in the following season, with 41 wickets in 9 matches.
In the 2017-18 Vijay Hazare Trophy, Siraj topped the charts with 23 wickets in seven matches. He began his IPL career with Sunrisers Hyderabad before joining Royal Challengers Bangalore in 2018, where he made history in 2020 by becoming the first bowler to bowl two maidens in an IPL match.
Siraj impressed on his Test debut during the 2020-21 Border-Gavaskar Trophy, taking 13 wickets in three games—the most by any Indian in the series. His 6/21 in the 2023 Asia Cup final was crucial in restricting Sri Lanka to just 50 runs. He also claimed 14 wickets in the 2023 ODI World Cup, helping India reach the final. Siraj was picked by Gujarat Titans in the TATA IPL 2025 Auction, further cementing his place as a premier bowler in Indian cricket.
