Mohammed Siraj is India’s fiery fast bowler known for his lethal yorkers, relentless energy, and match-winning spells. Rising from Hyderabad streets to spearheading India’s pace attack, Siraj’s story is one of grit, perseverance, and sheer cricketing talent. This biography covers his early life, rise in domestic & IPL cricket, international achievements, net worth, records, and legacy.
👶 Early Life & Background
Born on March 13, 1994, in Hyderabad, Siraj came from modest origins — his father drove an auto-rickshaw, and his mother was a homemaker. He began playing tennis-ball cricket as a teenager and joined club cricket at age 19, bowling in slippers until his talent was noticed.
🏏 Domestic & Youth Cricket Breakthrough
In the 2016–17 Ranji Trophy, his second season, Siraj became the highest wicket-taker for Hyderabad with 41 scalps. This propelled him into the national radar and soon he was earning his first IPL contract.
🏆 IPL Career Highlights
- Debut: 2017 with SRH
- Later moved to RCB in 2018 and currently plays for Gujarat Titans (GT) as of 2025
- IPL Contract: ₹12.25 crore from GT in the 2025 auction
- Overall IPL Wickets: 109 in 108 matches (avg ~30.7, eco ~8.74) as of mid-2025
- Best IPL Figures: 4/17 vs SRH in IPL 2025
International Cricket Journey
✅ T20I Debut
Nov 2017 vs New Zealand; first T20I wicket was Kane Williamson
✅ ODI Debut
January 2019 vs Australia; became India’s leading ODI pace option in 2024–25
✅ Test Debut
January 2018 vs South Africa; proved his red-ball credentials in overseas conditions
Played key roles on tours to Australia and England
📈 Career Stats (as of Aug 4, 2025)
- Tests: 36 matches, 168 wickets @ avg 21.6, best 6/27
- ODIs: 89 matches, 151 wickets @ avg 24.3
- T20Is: 72 matches, 92 wickets @ avg 19.1
- IPL: 108 games, 109 wickets @ avg 30.7, eco 8.74
🌟 Star Performances & ICC Rankings
- Top Wicket-taker in India’s 5-match Test series vs England with 23 wickets, leading India to a 2–2 draw in the Anderson–Tendulkar Trophy
- Historic nine-wicket haul at The Oval, first Indian to achieve such a feat there in 41 years
- Earned Player of the Match for final Test performance, elevating to career-best ICC Test ranking
- Dubbed “Miyan Magic” by fans after impactful spells and fierce demeanor on field
💵 Net Worth, Salary & Endorsements
- Estimated Net Worth: ₹57 crore (~USD $7 million) as of 2025
- BCCI Grade A Contract: ₹5 crore/year match fee breakdown: ₹15 lakh/test, ₹6 lakh/ODI, ₹3 lakh/T20I
- IPL Salary: ₹12.25 crore in 2025; total IPL earnings ~₹40 crore
- Endorsements: My11Circle, ThumsUp, CoinSwitch Kuber, SG Cricket, MyFitness, etc.
- Real Estate: Owns a ₹13 crore house in Jubilee Hills, Hyderabad
👤 Personal Life & Public Image
- Nicknamed “Miyan Magic” by cricket fans and media
- Recently linked with actress Mahira Sharma, but details remain speculative
- Appointed Honorary Deputy Superintendent of Police in Telangana in 2024
- Known for aggressive bowling approach and high intensity on field (“warrior-like spirit”)
📝 FAQs About Mohammed Siraj
He was born on March 13, 1994 — 31 years old as of 2025.
6/27, recorded at Birmingham during the 2025 England tour.
He signed for ₹12.25 crore with Gujarat Titans in the 2025 auction.
Estimated around ₹57 crore (~USD 7 million)
For his combative and clutch bowling spells that turned key matches for India during 2025 England series.
✅ Final Thoughts
Mohammed Siraj epitomizes the spirit of Indian fast bowling today. Rising from humble beginnings to become India’s main strike bowler in red-ball and limited-overs cricket, his journey is defined by hard work, resilience, and performance at the highest level. In 2025, he’s not just a bowler—he’s a symbol of India’s new pace legacy.