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Mohammed Siraj

Cricketer

Mohammed Siraj is an Indian cricketer and right-arm fast bowler who has played for India since 2017. He rose to prominence as one of the leading pace bowlers in ODI cricket, reaching the top of the ICC ODI bowling rankings in January 2023.

He was part of the India squads that won the ICC T20 World Cup in 2024 and 2026, and he took 6 for 21 in the 2023 Asia Cup final.

Profession
Cricketer
Known for
Fast bowling, ODI No. 1 bowler in 2023, 2023 Asia Cup final, T20 World Cup squads
Date of birth
1994-03-13
Birthplace
Secunderabad, Telangana, India
Nationality
Indian

Mohammed Siraj Quick Facts

Full NameMohammed Siraj
ProfessionCricketer (right-arm fast bowler)
Date of Birth13 March 1994
Age32 years (as of 2026)
BirthplaceSecunderabad, Telangana (then Andhra Pradesh)
Playing StyleRight-arm fast bowler; right-handed batter
Active Years2015–present (first-class); 2017–present (India)
IPL TeamsSunrisers Hyderabad (2017); Royal Challengers Bengaluru (2018–2024); Gujarat Titans (2025–present)
NationalityIndian

Why Mohammed Siraj Matters

Mohammed Siraj’s rise is notable because he came from a modest background and built his career through first-class and domestic cricket before becoming a central figure in India’s pace attack. His ability to bowl with the new ball and at the death made him a key bowler across formats, and his performances in England in 2025 showed he could lead an attack in long conditions.

Mohammed Siraj Career Statistics

FormatMatchesWicketsBowling AverageBest Figures
Test4614029.746/15
ODI507625.326/21
T20I171728.294/17

Statistics are as listed in the source used for this profile, which cites ESPNcricinfo with a June 2026 update.

Early Life and Family

Mohammed Siraj was born on 13 March 1994 in Secunderabad. His father, Mirza Mohammed Ghaus, drove an auto-rickshaw, and his mother, Shabana Begum, is a housewife. He began bowling with a tennis ball at the age of 16.

Breakthrough in International Cricket

He made his T20I debut in November 2017, his ODI debut in January 2019 and his Test debut in December 2020. Over the next few years he became a regular in India’s pace attack, and his 2023 Asia Cup final performance made him one of the most-watched bowlers in the format.

Mohammed Siraj Records and Milestones

  • Reached No. 1 in the ICC ODI bowling rankings on 21 January 2023.
  • Best ODI figures of 6 for 21 in the 2023 Asia Cup final.
  • Took 23 wickets in nine innings in the 2025 Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy, the series’ leading wicket-taker.
  • Best Test figures of 6 for 15.

Mohammed Siraj Awards and Honours

YearHonour
2023ACC Asia Cup winner; Player of the Match in the final
2023ICC Cricket World Cup runner-up (squad member)
2024ICC T20 World Cup winner (squad member)
2024Honorary Deputy Superintendent of Police, Hyderabad (appointed 11 October 2024)
2026ICC T20 World Cup winner (squad member)
2026Named a Wisden Cricketer of the Year in the 2026 Almanack

Bowling Style

Siraj is a right-arm bowler who swings the new ball and uses a full length to create pressure early in an innings. His bowling in the middle and death overs has also been central to India’s limited-overs plans, and his record in Test cricket reflects a bowler who can take wickets in bursts.

Current Form (2025-26) and Outlook

The source lists his most recent appearances as an ODI against New Zealand in January 2026, a T20I against the USA in February 2026 and a Test against Afghanistan in June 2026. It does not confirm whether he has retired from any format, so his future availability should be checked against team announcements. He plays for Gujarat Titans, who bought him for Rs 12.25 crore at the 2025 mega auction.

Mohammed Siraj Net Worth and Brand Value

These are published estimates, not official figures. No credible, named and dated net worth estimate was verified for Mohammed Siraj, so none is stated. Income is tied to his contracts and endorsements, as listed below.

Estimated Net WorthNot publicly estimated from a verified source
Brand ValueNot publicly estimated
Key Brand EndorsementsNot verified in the sources reviewed
Main Income SourcesIPL salary (Gujarat Titans, bought for Rs 12.25 crore in the 2025 auction); BCCI contract; own restaurant Joharfa, launched in Banjara Hills, Hyderabad, in July 2025

Personal Life

Mohammed Siraj has an elder brother, Mohammed Ismail, who is an engineer. The sources reviewed for this profile do not report his marriage or children, so no details are given.

Frequently Asked Questions About Mohammed Siraj

What is Mohammed Siraj’s net worth?

No credible, dated and named published estimate was verified, so this profile does not publish a figure.

When did Mohammed Siraj debut for India?

He made his T20I debut in November 2017, his ODI debut in January 2019 and his Test debut in December 2020.

How old is Mohammed Siraj?

He was born on 13 March 1994 and is 32 years old as of 2026.

Which IPL teams has Mohammed Siraj played for?

He has played for Sunrisers Hyderabad (2017), Royal Challengers Bengaluru (2018 to 2024) and Gujarat Titans (2025 onwards).

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