After attaining the top spot in the ICC rankings, Mohammed Siraj took to his social media, sharing an Instagram story featuring a picture of himself from the Asia Cup 2023 final against Sri Lanka, along with his parents. He accompanied the image with an emotional message, reminiscing about his father and writing, “Miss you Pappa.”
On Wednesday, September 20, the exceptional pacer of the Indian cricket team, Mohammed Siraj, paid tribute to his late father after regaining the number 1 position in the ICC ODI Rankings for bowlers. Siraj’s remarkable performance in the final showdown of the Asia Cup against Sri Lanka propelled him eight places up, securing the top spot just ahead of the ODI World Cup 2023.
During the Asia Cup 2023 final, Siraj’s phenomenal bowling display dismantled the Sri Lankan batting lineup, earning him remarkable figures of 6/21. His tournament tally stood at 10 wickets with an impressive average of 12.2. This outstanding performance saw him surpass renowned bowlers such as Trent Boult, Rashid Khan, and Mitchell Starc.
Siraj’s stellar showing catapulted him up the rankings, allowing him to surpass Josh Hazlewood, Trent Boult, Rashid Khan, and Mitchell Starc, ultimately claiming the coveted top position. This marks the second occasion that Siraj has achieved the title of no.1 bowler in the ICC ODI rankings, solidifying his status as a top-tier talent in international cricket.
