Mohammed Siraj: The Indian star pacer Mohammed Siraj performed brilliantly during India’s tour of England in the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy 2025. He took a total of 23 wickets in five-match Test matches, becoming the leading wicket taker in the series, and played a key role in the Oval Test that led India to victory. Siraj’s hard work and brilliance in giving 100% on the field have made him very popular among the fans. But Siraj has also realized that just as praise comes, trolling and criticism also begin very quickly.
Go & Ride The Auto With Your Father”: Mohammed Siraj
In a recent interview, Siraj stated that when a player plays well, people shower him with praise, but after a bad match, those same people start criticizing him. He said,
“Yes, the trolling was bad. When you perform, the fans and the world will be with you and say, ‘There is no bowler like Siraj.’ In the next game, if you don’t perform, they will say, ‘Arey, what sort of bowler is this? Go and ride the auto with your father—what’s the point of this? You are a hero in one match and a zero in another (smiles). People change that quickly? I decided that I don’t need outside opinion and validation. What my teammates and family think of me is important—people who matter. I don’t care what others think.”
Siraj stated that such things change very quickly, and people quickly turn from a hero to a zero. He also made it clear that he no longer cares much about outside opinions. What matters most to him is what his family and teammates think of him.
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Mohammed Siraj, a resident of Hyderabad, comes from a humble background. His father used to drive an auto-rickshaw, and Siraj overcame many difficulties to make a name for himself in cricket. Today, he is considered one of the top bowlers in the world. By taking 23 wickets in the series against England, he demonstrated what hard work and dedication can achieve. With this performance, he joins the ranks of legends like Kapil Dev and Jasprit Bumrah, who have taken 20 or more wickets in more than one Test series.
Siraj is currently ranked at the 15th spot in the ICC Test bowler rankings. Recently, he played a crucial role in India’s innings and 140-run victory over the West Indies in Ahmedabad by taking seven wickets in the Test match.
Mohammed Siraj’s story is that of a player who has learned from struggle and achieved success. He not only earned fame through his hard work but also responded to criticism with a positive attitude and by his performance on the field. Siraj believes that true strength lies in believing in yourself and valuing the opinions of those close to you.
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