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Mohammed Siraj: Auto Driver's Son to India Star & Rs 12.25 Crore IPL Pay-Cheque

Moneycontrol•20-09-2026, 13:45

•Mohammed Siraj, son of an auto-rickshaw driver, rose from humble beginnings in Hyderabad to become an Indian cricket star.
•His talent was recognized in the 2017 IPL auction when Sunrisers Hyderabad signed him for Rs 2.6 crore, significantly above his base price.
•Siraj faced a personal tragedy during India's 2020-21 Australia tour, losing his father, but chose to stay and played a crucial role in India's historic Test series win.
•He is now a regular in India's fast-bowling setup and plays for Gujarat Titans in the IPL with a contract worth Rs 12.25 crore.
•Siraj's journey exemplifies how hard work, dedication, and family support can lead to extraordinary success in cricket.

Mohammed Siraj currently plays for the Gujarat Titans in the IPL under a contract of Rs 12.25 crore per season.

Despite losing his father while in Australia, Mohammed Siraj decided to stay with the team and played a key role in India's historic Test series win.

Sunrisers Hyderabad picked Mohammed Siraj in the 2017 IPL auction for Rs 2.6 crore, significantly higher than his base price of Rs 20 lakh.