Dueling Mohammed Siraj decides to stay in Australia, Sourav Ganguly praises his “character” | Cricket news

CALCUTTA: BCCI Secretary Jay Shah said Saturday that the rhythm Mohammed siraj, who has lost his father, had the option of flying home to be with his grieving family, but decided to stay in Australia out of “national duty.”
Ghouse, who suffered from lung disease, died on Friday. He was 53 years old.
“The Cricket Control Board in India (BCCI) had a discussion with Siraj and they offered him the option to fly back and be with his family in this hour of pain, “Shah said in a BCCI news release.
“The fast pitcher has decided to stay with the Indian contingent and continue to carry out his national duties. BCCI shares his pain and will support Siraj in this extremely challenging phase,” added Shah.
Chairman Sourav Ganguly He took to Twitter to praise the Hyderabad Pacemaker for his endurance and mental toughness in this hour of tragedy.
“May Mohammed Siraj have great strength to overcome this loss … many good wishes for his success on this journey … tremendous character,” Ganguly tweeted.

Ghouse, who was a rickshaw driver, was the biggest influence in Siraj’s life, encouraging him to take up cricket as a career and taking care of his every need despite limited means.
Siraj first came into the limelight with 41 plots for Hyderabad in Ranji Trophy, followed by a record IPL contract of Rs 2.6 crore from Sunrisers Hyderabad as a non-capped player.
He has only been chosen for the four-game test series in Australia. If Siraj had chosen to fly back to India, he would have had to do another 14-day quarantine here in Australia under local government rules upon arrival.