Mohammed Ghouse, an autorickshaw driver in Hyderabad, had nurtured his younger son's passion for cricket. He passed away on November 20 from a lung ailment, a week after Siraj landed in Australia with the Indian team.
'The 2018 series win in Australia stands out in his captaincy.'
Gujarat Titans captain Shubman Gill revealed that the decision to play the IPL 2025 match against Mumbai Indians on a black soil pitch proved crucial.
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Siraj's brilliance saw KKR reduced to 14 for 4 inside 4 overs -- the lowest score by any team inside the Powerplay this season. The Hyderabad lad became the first bowler to bowl two maidens in an IPL game.
Images from Day 1 of the third Test between Australia and India in Brisbane on Saturday.
Head coach Rahul Dravid too provided an update on Kohli's fitness at the media interaction.
Skipper Virat Kohli's advice to 'be strong' has helped Siraj stay afloat
Nicholas Pooran's power-hitting and Aiden Markram's calm demeanour shaped Lucknow Super Giants' comfortable six-wicket win over Gujarat Giants.
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Bumrah was on Thursday ruled out of the upcoming T20 World Cup due to a back stress fracture.
India Test skipper Virat Kohli was all praise for pacer Mohammed Siraj, saying his evolution is a good sign for the team heading into the South Africa tour.
Siraj bowled as many as 74 dot balls in IPL 2021 with an improved economy of 7.34.
Head smashed a swashbuckling hundred to fetch Australia a first innings lead of 157 at his home ground the Adelaide Oval.
Any of these match ups could influence the outcome of the Perth Test.
The final will be played at the Oval from June 7-11.
Despite the overcast conditions seemingly favouring the bowlers, the decision proved to be a gamble that didn't pay off immediately.
With India's pacer spearhead not there to open the bowling on Sunday, the pace duo of Mohammed Siraj and Prasidh Krishna were all over the place, leaking 35 runs in the first three overs.
Images from Day 2 of the fourth Test between Australia and India at the MCG on Friday.
At this point it is still anyone's game, with a draw also an option, says Prem Panicker in his analysis of Day 4.
It was his late father's dream to see Siraj play for the country in Tests and finally the dream was fulfilled on Saturday at the MCG.
Images from Day 2 of the 'Pink-ball' second Test between Australia and India in Adelaide on Saturday.
Rohit Sharma has certain choices to make in the best interests of the Indian team heading into the fifth and final Test against Australia.
Images from Day 3 of the fifth Test between Australia and India at the Sydney Cricket Ground on Sunday.
Pakistan's ODI series victory in Australia showcased the raw pace and skill of their fast bowling attack, spearheaded by Haris Rauf.
The former South African quick explained the pre-set plan against Head, though it eventually fell flat on its back.
Mohammed Siraj is a beautiful story that can always invoke an entire gamut of emotions -- sadness for the tragedies he has endured, thrill for the way he is attaining mastery over his craft and joy for his success at the highest level.
Former cricketers Mohammad Kaif and Wasim Jaffer hailed pacer Siraj for his commitment towards playing for the country.
Siraj became the 298th player to play Test cricket for India
'Gambhir raised concerns about a lack of discipline within the team.'
In the T20I rankings, Suryakumar Yadav continues his reign at the top of the batting charts, driven by his brilliant century in the third T20I against Sri Lanka.
Harbhajan feels Siraj can pip Ishant for a place in the final XI.
Siraj termed the delivery that got Ross Taylor out a 'dream' for any bowler
Images from Day 3 of the fourth Test between Australia and India at the MCG on Saturday.
'These quicks are dominating every day,' the skipper tweeted.
IMAGES from Day 3 of the 1st Test played between India and New Zealand in Bengaluru, on Friday.
His skipper Virat Kohli on the day mostly used him in short bursts and the plan was to hit one area consistently in order to create pressure.
It was an emotional weekend for Farah and Sajid Khan when they visited the Barnes School and Junior College in the picturesque hill station of Devlali in Nasik district.
'His file has been closed. I have got no idea why they did that.'
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