- By Vishal Pushkar
- Thu, 16 Nov 2023 03:35 PM (IST)
- Source:JND
Mohammed Siraj Profile:
Mohammed Siraj, the 26-year-old Indian right-arm fast bowler, is renowned for his lethal toe-crushing yorkers. Born on March 13, 1994, in Hyderabad, Siraj's rapid ascent in Indian cricket is notable, considering he is self-taught.
Growing up as the son of an auto-rickshaw driver, Siraj faced numerous hardships due to the family's limited income. His journey to becoming a cricketer was unconventional, as he did not attend a cricket academy or have a formal coach. Driven by his passion for the sport, Siraj played street cricket with a tennis ball and often skipped classes to indulge in the game.
Mohammed Siraj ODI Debut:
In December 2018, Mohammed Siraj received recognition when he was selected for India's ODI squad for the series against Australia. His ODI debut took place at the Adelaide Oval on January 15, 2019. Despite not taking any wickets in the match, India emerged victorious, largely attributed to a remarkable century by Virat Kohli.
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Mohammed Siraj ODI Career Stats:
Mohammed Siraj has played 40 ODI matches so far. In 39 innings, Siraj has taken 67 wickets at an average of 22.46 with a career best of 6/21.
Mohammed Siraj WAGs:
Mohammed Siraj is unmarried and there is no credible information about him being in a relationship or not.
Mohammed Siraj's ODI World Cup 2023 Record:
Mohammed Siraj has featured in ten matches with 13 wickets in his pocket.
Mohammed Siraj Trivia:
Mohammed Siraj emerged as the leading wicket-taker in the 2016-17 Ranji Trophy. During this season, he took an impressive tally of 41 wickets.
His notable performances in domestic cricket paved the way for his Test debut in the India vs Australia Test series. In his debut Test series, Siraj made a significant impact, claiming a total of 13 wickets.
