Mohammed Siraj ka journey honestly yaar, ek perfect Bollywood script lag sakta hai! From being an auto-rickshaw driver’s son in Hyderabad to becoming one of India’s most feared fast bowlers, this 32-year-old has literally rewritten his destiny. Today he’s earning ₹7 crore in IPL with Royal Challengers Bangalore and leading India’s pace attack across all formats.
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The Hyderabad Connection – Where It All Started
Siraj was born in Hyderabad’s Toli Chowki area, where his father Mohammed Ghaus worked as an auto-rickshaw driver. Matlab, cricket wasn’t even on the radar initially – survival was the priority bhai!
His breakthrough came when he joined the Hyderabad Cricket Association academy. The turning point? Getting selected for Hyderabad Ranji Trophy team in 2015-16 season. That season he picked up 41 wickets and suddenly everyone was talking about this raw pace talent from the lanes of Hyderabad.
IPL Journey – From ₹2.6 Crore to Stardom
Sunrisers Hyderabad picked him up for ₹2.6 crore in 2017 IPL auction. But the real magic happened after Royal Challengers Bangalore signed him in 2018. Playing alongside Virat Kohli changed his entire game understanding.
In 2026, he’s still RCB’s premium pacer and honestly, his partnership with Josh Hazlewood has been absolutely deadly. His IPL stats speak volumes:
- 130+ IPL wickets across 9 seasons
- Best bowling figures: 4/21 against Kolkata Knight Riders
- Economy rate consistently under 8.5 in T20 format
- Current market value: ₹7 crore retained by RCB
Team India’s Spearhead – The Melbourne Breakthrough
Arre bhai, who can forget that Melbourne Test in December 2020? With injuries to Kohli, Shami, and Umesh Yadav, Siraj stepped up like a champion. He took 5/73 in the second innings and helped India win the series 2-1 in Australia.
Since then, he’s been India’s go-to pacer in Test cricket. His record in Indian conditions is phenomenal – 85 Test wickets at an average of 28.63. In ODIs, he’s been equally impressive with his ability to swing the new ball and bowl tight lines in death overs.
2026 Status – Still Going Strong
At 32, Siraj is at his peak yaar. He’s leading India’s pace attack in the ongoing Test series against England, and his fitness levels are incredible. The Hyderabad Cricket Association has even named their academy ground after him – Mohammed Siraj Cricket Ground in Uppal.
His recent performances include a 6-wicket haul against Bangladesh in Kanpur and consistent performances in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. Mujhe lagta hai, he’s got at least 3-4 more years of top-level cricket left in him.
From Toli Chowki to Lord’s Cricket Ground – Mohammed Siraj’s story proves that with dedication and proper guidance, dreams do come true. His father’s pride today must be immeasurable, seeing his son represent India and earn crores while doing what he loves!