Indian cricketer Mohammed Siraj has been appointed as Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) in Telangana. He joined and reported to the Director General of Police (DGP) on Friday. This appointment fulfills a promise made by Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy, who had earlier announced that Siraj would be awarded a Group-I government position in recognition of his significant contributions to cricket and his representation of India on the international stage.
Siraj’s new role was confirmed during a formal ceremony, where he officially joined the services as DSP. Hailing from Hyderabad, Siraj has worked his way up through Indian cricket, earning a reputation as one of the country’s top fast bowlers. His appointment as DSP is seen as a testament to his rising influence both on and off the cricket field. The Telangana government’s gesture is viewed as an honor, recognizing Siraj’s contributions not only as a sportsman but also as a role model for young athletes.
Mohammed Siraj, born on March 13, 1994, is an Indian international cricketer known for his skills as a right-arm fast bowler. He represents the Indian national team and plays for Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the Indian Premier League (IPL) as well as for Hyderabad in domestic cricket. Siraj was part of the Indian squad that won the 2023 Asia Cup, where he earned the Player of the Match award in the final against Sri Lanka. He also played a significant role in the Indian team that clinched the title at the 2024 T20 World Cup.
| International information | |
|---|---|
| National side | India (2017–present) |
| Test debut (cap 298) | 26 December 2020 v Australia |
| Last Test | 19 September 2024 v Bangladesh |
| ODI debut (cap 225) | 15 January 2019 v Australia |
| Last ODI | 19 November 2023 v Australia |
| ODI shirt no. | 73 |
| T20I debut (cap 71) | 4 November 2017 v New Zealand |
| Last T20I | 28 July 2024 v Sri Lanka |
| T20I shirt no. | 73 (formerly 13) |
He is ranked 45 in Bowling and 1303 in Batting in ICC. The details are as follows:
