Mohammed Siraj is an Indian cricketer who plays for the team India. Mohammed Siraj was born on Mar 13, 1994; and as of 2024, he is 30 years old. Mohammed Siraj is a bowler from Hyderabad and bowls fast seam. In his Test career to date, Mohammed Siraj has played 27 matches to date in his Test career and he took 74 wickets, with an average of 29.69, conceding nearly 3.35 runs per over with a best individual figure of 6 for 15.
In Mohammed Siraj’s Odi career, has played 41 matches to date in his ODI career and he took 68 wickets, with an average of 22.79, conceding nearly 5.10 runs per over with a best individual figure of 6 for 21. Mohammed Siraj has played 10 matches to date in his T20 career and he took 12 wickets, with an average of 27.83, conceding nearly 8.79 runs per over with a best individual figure of 4 for 17.
Mohammed Siraj is currently ranked 25th in the ICC Test bowling rankings with a total of 587 points. He holds the 4th position in the ICC ODI bowling rankings with a total of 678 points. Mohammed Siraj is ranked 83rd position in the ICC T20 bowling rankings with a total of 402 points.
He made his IPL debut in 2017. Mohammed Siraj has played 82 matches to date in his IPL career and he took 80 wickets, with an average of 30.46, conceding nearly 8.60 runs per over with a best individual figure of 4/21.
In the IPL Auction 2024, the Bangalore franchise acquired the services of Mohammed Siraj for Rs 7.00 Cr. In Mar 2024, he played his last IPL match against Kolkata at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru, India, and had bowling figures of 46/0.
Mohammed Siraj Biography
| Full name | Mohammed Siraj |
| Nick Name | |
| Date of Birth/DOB/ age | Mar 13, 1994 (30 years) |
| Birth Place | Hyderabad |
| Zodiac sign/Sun sign | Pisces |
| Profession | Cricketer (Bowler) |
| Country | India |
| Cricket Role | Bowler |
| Father name | Mohammed Ghouse (Auto-rickshaw driver) |
| Mother name | Shabana Begum (Used to work as a housemaid) |
| Siblings | Brother– Mohammed Ismail (Software Engineer) Sister– Not Known |
| Marital Status | Unmarried |
| Spouse or Girlfriend | N/A |
| Children | N/A |
| Education Qualification | 12th standard |
| Religion | Islam |
| Current Residence | Hyderabad, India |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Batting Style | Right hand Bat |
| Bowling Style | Right arm Fast |
| Domestic Cricket debut | |
| International Debut | Test– 26 December 2020 against Australia at Melbourne Cricket Ground ODI– 15 January 2019 against Australia at Adelaide Oval T20– 4 November 2017 agaisnt New Zealand at Rajkot |
| Teams | Hyderabad, Rest of India, India A, Sunrisers Hyderabad, India Green, India, Royal Challengers Bengaluru, India B, Indians, Warwickshire |
Mohammed Siraj Physical Statistics
| Height | in centimeters- 178 cm in meters- 1.78 m in Feet Inches- 5’ 10” |
| Weight | in Kilograms- 67 kg in Pounds- 148 lbs |
| Body Measurements (approx.) | – Chest: 38 Inches – Waist: 31 Inches – Biceps: 12 Inches |
| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Black |
Mohammed Siraj Profile
Mohammed Siraj’s rise as a seamer was remarkably swift. The son of an autorickshaw driver in Hyderabad, he only began playing the game in class seven. It was in 2015 that he first bowled with a cricket ball. In 2017, he bagged an IPL contract worth INR 2.6 crore. Months later, he was wearing an India shirt and bowling in a T20 international against New Zealand.
Sturdy and athletic, Siraj has a deceptive run-up, which initially suggests that a left-arm bowler is steaming in. He is, however, a right-armer and by his own admission is a natural at getting the ball to swing into the right-hander. He has always been able to bowl a pretty quick bouncer though, something that had impressed his captain David Warner and team mentor VVS Laxman in the Sunrisers Hyderabad set-up.
Potential translated to performance when he was his state’s highest wicket-taker playing only his second season of Ranji Trophy – 41 wickets in nine matches. He was subsequently picked to play for the Rest of India and was brought on board by the India A team as well for a tour of South Africa in July-August 2017. The step up to the big league arrived soon after.
An unknown quantity before the 2016-17 season, Mohammed Siraj, made a name for himself as he guided Hyderabad to a quarter-final finish in the Ranji Trophy, taking 41 wickets from nine matches and finishing as the third leading wicket-taker in the coveted tournament. A late bloomer as per Indian cricketing standards, Siraj took to serious cricket only in 2015.
That effort brought him immense recognition and a place in the Sunrisers Hyderabad franchise for the 10th edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL). Despite not being that tall, Siraj’s ability to procure pace and bounce impressed Tom Moody, Coach, Sunrisers Hyderabad, and he played a starring role as the franchise reached the knock-out stage of the competition. Such was the demand for the right-arm fast bowler that he went from a nominal base price of Rupees 20 lakhs INR to a final winning bid of Rupees 2.6 crores INR. Despite playing just six matches, he ended up with 10 wickets, although he was a touch expensive.
The speedster missed out on the Ranji season in 2017-18 and played only one game but he was back for the Vijay Hazare trophy and starred with the ball for Hyderabad. He picked up 23 wickets in 7 games which included 3 5-wicket hauls. The ‘Hyderabad Express’ also nipped out 10 wickets from 5 games in the Syed Mushtaq Ali tourney.
IPL through the years
The right-arm quick caught the eyeballs during the 2017 IPL auctions when Sunrisers Hyderabad bought him for INR 2.6 crore from a base price of 20 lakh. He didn’t feature much as he got only six games, but he impressed by picking up 10 wickets. However, his erratic bowling nature worked against him as he was let go the next season.
Royal Challengers Bangalore trying to form a new team identified Siraj’s talent and went after him in the 2018 auctions. They beat four other franchises to land Siraj at Bangalore for INR 2.6 crore. He did not start the first few games but once picked he became Kohli’s go-to death bowler and ended the season with 11 scalps and thus ensured he was retained for the following edition.
Mohammed Siraj Career Stats
Bowling
| FORMAT | Mat | Inns | Balls | Runs | Wkts | BBI | BBM | Ave | Econ | SR | 4w | 5w | 10w |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tests | 27 | 50 | 3930 | 2197 | 74 | 6/15 | 8/126 | 29.68 | 3.35 | 53.1 | 5 | 3 | 0 |
| ODIs | 41 | 40 | 1825 | 1550 | 68 | 6/21 | 6/21 | 22.79 | 5.09 | 26.8 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| T20Is | 10 | 10 | 228 | 334 | 12 | 4/17 | 4/17 | 27.83 | 8.78 | 19.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| FC | 67 | 121 | 11103 | 5911 | 234 | 8/59 | 11/136 | 25.26 | 3.19 | 47.4 | 18 | 8 | 2 |
| List A | 86 | 85 | 3907 | 3367 | 149 | 6/21 | 6/21 | 22.59 | 5.17 | 26.2 | 4 | 4 | 0 |
| T20s | 124 | 123 | 2634 | 3622 | 145 | 4/17 | 4/17 | 24.97 | 8.25 | 18.1 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
Batting & Fielding
| FORMAT | Mat | Inns | NO | Runs | HS | Ave | BF | SR | 100s | 50s | 4s | 6s | Ct | St |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tests | 27 | 36 | 15 | 104 | 16* | 4.95 | 269 | 38.66 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 2 | 14 | 0 |
| ODIs | 41 | 14 | 8 | 46 | 9* | 7.66 | 100 | 46.00 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| T20Is | 10 | 2 | 1 | 7 | 5 | 7.00 | 8 | 87.50 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| FC | 67 | 86 | 23 | 450 | 46 | 7.14 | 910 | 49.45 | 0 | 0 | 54 | 12 | 20 | 0 |
| List A | 86 | 42 | 20 | 184 | 36* | 8.36 | 273 | 67.39 | 0 | 0 | 17 | 3 | 12 | 0 |
| T20s | 124 | 32 | 17 | 127 | 14* | 8.46 | 151 | 84.10 | 0 | 0 | 14 | 2 | 39 | 0 |
Mohammed Siraj IPL Auction Price History
Year | Price | Team |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 2.60 Cr | Bangalore |
| 2019 | 2.60 Cr | Bangalore |
| 2020 | 2.60 Cr | Bangalore |
| 2021 | 2.60 Cr | Bangalore |
| 2022 | 7.00 Cr | Bangalore |
| 2023 | 7.00 Cr | Bangalore |
| 2024 | 7.00 Cr | Bangalore |
Mohammed Siraj’s Social Media Accounts
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Some Lesser-Known Facts About Mohammed Siraj
- Mohammad Siraj’s family isn’t financially well-off; his father drives an auto-rickshaw in Hyderabad.
- He started playing cricket as a batsman but later developed into a bowler.
- It was his elder brother who pushed him into professional cricket.
- He initially joined the Charminar Cricket Club in Hyderabad.
- The 2015-16 Ranji season proved to be a big milestone in Siraj’s career. He ended the season with 41 wickets in just 9 games, thus paving the way for his selection into the ‘Rest of India’ squad for the Irani Cup.
- Siraj earned a sum of INR 10 Lakhs for representing Hyderabad in two consecutive seasons of the Ranji Trophy. With this amount, he wishes to buy a new home for his parents.
- Interestingly, as a child, Siraj started as a batsman. However, one day, while playing gully cricket, his friends told him that his bowling was way better than his batting skills. To this date, Siraj credits his friends for his success.
- Siraj was signed by the Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) for a whopping INR 2.6 Crores for the 2017 edition of IPL.
- On 4 November 2017, when he made his international debut for India in place of Ashish Nehra in the second T20I match against New Zealand in Rajkot, he got very emotional and cried during the Indian national anthem.
