Quick Info
| Profession | Cricketer |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 13/03/1994 |
| Age | 32 years |
| Birthplace | Hyderabad, India |
Latest News about Mohammed Siraj
01/06/2026
Mohammed Siraj played a key role for India in winning the 2026 T20 World Cup, contributing significantly with his pace bowling in crucial matches. This marked his second T20 World Cup title following the 2024 victory. His performances solidified his position as a vital asset in India's white-ball cricket dominance.
01/06/2025
In the 2025 Test series against England, known as the Anderson–Tendulkar Trophy, Siraj led India's pace attack by claiming 23 wickets across all five Tests. His outstanding fitness, intensity, and commitment earned him the moniker 'Lion Heart' and helped India secure a memorable series draw on English soil.
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Bio/Wiki
| Real Name | Mohammed Siraj |
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| Nickname | Miyaan |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 5' 10" |
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| Weight | 67 kg |
| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Black |
| Jersey No. | 73 (ICC) |
Educational Qualification(s)
| School | Safa Junior College, Nampally, Hyderabad |
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| Qualification | 12th standard |
Personal Life
| Religion | Islam |
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| Hobbies | Listening to music |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Unmarried |
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| Affairs/Girlfriends | Not Known |
Family
| Father | Mohammed Ghouse (Auto-rickshaw driver) |
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| Mother | Shabana Begum (Used to work as a housemaid) |
| Siblings | Mohammed Ismail (Software Engineer) |
Career
| Bowling Style | Right-arm fast-medium | ||||||
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| Batting Style | Right Handed Bat | ||||||
| International Debut |
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| First-Class Debut | 15 November 2015 (for Hyderabad) vs Services at Feroz Shah Kotla, Delhi | ||||||
| Domestic/State Teams | Hyderabad (Ranji), Sunrisers Hyderabad, Royal Challengers Bengaluru, Gujarat Titans | ||||||
| Favourite Ball | Yorker | ||||||
| Records/Achievements |
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| Career Turning Point | Siraj's impressive performances in the 2015-16 Ranji season helped him to a spot in the Sunrisers Hyderabad squad for the 2017 edition of IPL | ||||||
| Role | Bowler | ||||||
| IPL Teams | Sunrisers Hyderabad (2017-2021), Royal Challengers Bengaluru (2022-2024), Gujarat Titans (2025 onwards) |
Favourites
| Bowlers |
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Mohammad Siraj's father works as an auto-rickshaw driver in Hyderabad due to financial struggles. | |
| 2. Initially a batsman, Siraj transitioned into becoming a bowler. | |
| 3. His elder brother played a pivotal role in introducing him to professional cricket. | |
| 4. Siraj's cricket journey began at the Charminar Cricket Club in Hyderabad. | |
| 5. For representing Hyderabad in consecutive Ranji Trophy seasons, Siraj earned INR 10 Lakhs, which he plans to use towards buying a new home for his parents. | |
| 6. As a child, Siraj initially focused on batting until his friends recognized his skill in bowling during gully cricket games, which he attributes to his success. | |
| 7. Sunrisers Hyderabad signed Siraj for INR 2.6 Crores for the 2017 IPL season. | |
| 8. During his emotional international debut for India on 4 November 2017 in a T20I match against New Zealand, Siraj was seen shedding tears during the Indian national anthem. |