Mohammed Siraj, India’s talented fast bowler, has officially taken charge as Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) in Telangana, a role promised to him by Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy as a Group-I government position ¹ ². This development comes on the heels of Siraj’s impressive performance in the T20 World Cup, where India emerged victorious ¹ ².
As part of the ceremonial gesture, Chief Minister Revanth Reddy gifted Siraj a 600-square-yard plot in Hyderabad’s Jubilee Hills area, recognizing his outstanding contributions to Indian cricket ¹. It’s worth noting that Siraj’s educational background, having passed intermediate (12th class), was exempted to accommodate his appointment to this prestigious position ¹.
Siraj’s cricketing journey is an inspiring one, rising from humble beginnings in Hyderabad to become a key player for the Indian cricket team ². His achievements include notable performances in high-profile series, such as India’s historic win against Australia in 2021 ². Next up, Siraj will be seen in action in the three-Test series against New Zealand, starting on October 16 in Bengaluru ¹.