Mohammed Siraj shines Down Under; members of the family, well-wishers rejoice again house

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Mohammed Siraj’s late father had at all times dreamt of watching his son ply the commerce on the highest stage however as luck would have it, the want remained unfulfilled as he died weeks earlier than his son’s Test debut in Australia, the place the pacer emerged as the best wicket-taker for India.
With 13 scalps, Siraj was India’s highest wicket-taker within the memorable 2-1 sequence win on Tuesday and other people within the locality the place the cricketer lives erupted in pleasure.
The 26-year-old Siraj misplaced his father Mohammed Ghaus, an autorickshaw driver on November 20, every week or so after the Indian workforce landed in Australia and couldn’t return house for the final rites as a result of COVID-19 restrictions.
The choice to stay with the workforce Down Under confirmed his dedication to succeed and likewise fulfil his father’s dream.
“It was my (late) father’s dream that Siraj should represent India in Tests. He always wanted to see him (Siraj) in blue and white jersey to represent the nation, so the dream got fulfilled,” Siraj’s brother Mohammed Ismail instructed PTI.
Siraj bowled his coronary heart out and picked up a maiden five-wicket haul (5/73) on the Gabba in Brisbane, Australia’s fortress which was breached on Tuesday after 32 years. “It was a great achievement by the Indian team and my brother Siraj has achieved what our father dreamt. We are happy that Siraj was able to contribute to the victory,” Ismail mentioned.
He mentioned the members of the family had been intently following Siraj’s performances since he made his debut within the second match of the four-Test sequence in Melbourne.
“Continuously, we were watching from the day 1 when Siraj made his debut. We were all excited to see him play for India and happy that he did well and justified his selection,” Ismail mentioned.

“We have not planned any celebration at home, but the people of the society and the city of Hyderabad are going to celebrate.”
Shafi, a detailed pal of Siraj, was overjoyed for his mates success.
“We did not expect that Siraj bhai would do so well. Such was his performance. He took five wickets. India has won the series in Australia. It’s a great thing to win the series in Australia with senior players out with injuries,” mentioned
Shafi, who used to play tennis ball cricket with Siraj.
Shafi mentioned he spoke to Siraj a couple of days in the past and tried to inspire him to take extra wickets.
Shafi mentioned he has stopped taking part in cricket and took up a job within the Revenue division of the Telangana authorities.
Mohd Mahboob Ahmed, secretary of Charminar Cricket Club, who helped Siraj when he was a teenager, mentioned he felt proud in regards to the pacer’s efficiency in Australia.
Recalling that one Kaleem, a vegetable vendor, had instructed him in 2016-17 about Siraj’s expertise, Ahmed mentioned impressed together with his expertise, he let the quick bowler play within the Hyderabad Cricket Association (HCA) league match, for the primary time, for Charminar CC. “He is talented. It feels great if we could help build someone’s life,” Ahmed mentioned.