Young Indian pacer Mohammed Siraj, openly admitted that he never imagined he would have the opportunity to represent his country in the World Cup due to his modest upbringing. He considers his journey to this point as a remarkable achievement.
Siraj’s ascent to prominence in the world of international cricket is among the numerous inspirational stories within the sport. Hailing from a humble background as the son of an autorickshaw driver in Hyderabad, he climbed the ranks through sheer determination and effort, now standing as one of the foremost fast bowlers in international cricket.
During a post-match press conference after India’s seven-wicket victory over Pakistan in Ahmedabad on Saturday, the pacer expressed his feelings about representing his country in international cricket.
“To be honest, I never thought that I will play World Cup because I have come from so low. But now I am playing, it is a matter of achievement for me. We have always heard that India-Pakistan are high-intensity and high-pressure games. Today, I saw that and I felt good,” he said.
Siraj emphasised that the Indian team viewed the game as a significant one within the context of the World Cup.
“To be honest, I didn’t feel that the team was playing a match between India and Pakistan. This is a World Cup and every match is very important for us. We are focusing on that one match at a time. We have played three matches and have won three. The environment in the team is very good,” he elaborated.
