Mohammed Siraj’s transition from tennis ball cricket in Hyderabad to that of India’s most reliable fast bowler is a great story. What sets his story apart is that it didn’t happen overnight. It was a result of speed, persistence, what at times was defeat and a great deal of hard work.
Personal Details
Born in Secunderabad, Telangana, on 13 March 1994, which makes in 2026 the age of 32 for, Mohammed Siraj. He is a right-arm fast bowler who also wears number 73. Fans at home call him “Miya Magic”.
Early Life and Background
Siraj was brought up in a humble home. His father, Mohammed Ghaus, was an auto rickshaw driver, and his mother, Shabana Begum, is a homemaker. As a teen, Siraj took to cricket seriously, which at first was with a tennis ball before he got into competitive cricket.
His rise is also a story that brings to light how cricket is more than just a game in India; talent truly does exist in all sectors.
Domestic Career
Siraj made his first-class debut for Hyderabad in the 2015-16 Ranji Trophy season. In the 2016-17 Ranji Trophy, he got 41 wickets in nine matches, which in turn put him in the national spotlight.
IPL Career
Siraj made his entry to the IPL in 2017 with Sunrisers Hyderabad, where he did well, taking 10 wickets in 6 matches. Then he joined Royal Challengers Bangalore, where he grew to be a dependable powerplay bowler.
In the year 2025, Gujarat Titans did see fit to draft him for ₹12.25 crore. By 2026, Siraj had played in 125 IPL matches and also taken 128 wickets, which included 19 during the 2026 season.
International Career
Siraj made his T20I appearance against New Zealand in 2017, then his ODI debut in 2019 and Test match debut in 2020 against Australia. Notable was his 6/21 in the 2023 Asia Cup final, which saw him also reach the top of the ICC ODI bowling rankings that same year.
Career Statistics
As of 2026, Siraj has 46 Test wickets. No, what the BCCI reports is that he has 140 Test wickets in 46 matches, 76 ODI wickets in 50 matches, and 17 T20I wickets in 17 matches. Also, he has 128 wickets in 125 matches in the IPL.
Mohammed Siraj’s Financial Breakdown
Mohammed Siraj is estimated to have a net worth of around Rs 57 crore in 2026, which is, however, not an official figure. He lives off his BCCI contract, match fees, IPL salary, and endorsements, which also include his own businesses. Also, he is on record as saying that his present IPL deal is worth Rs 12.25 crore a season.
Conclusion
Mohammed Siraj’s is a story of unyielding will. From playing local cricket, out of which grew his love for the game and which served as the very base of his career, to breaking into the international scene and then into the Indian Premier League’s spotlight, he won his place with pure determination. For me, what makes Siraj’s journey unique is not the numbers but the story behind each wicket, which tells a part of the struggle that brought him there.
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