Mohammed Siraj was named to the 18-man squad for the 4-match test series in Australia.© Twitter
Mohammed Siraj, who is in Sydney with the Indian team for the upcoming series against Australia, suffered a personal loss when his father died on Friday. The Cricket Control Board in India (BCCI) issued a press release on Saturday, saying the fast pitcher was offered the option to fly home, but decided to stay with the team in Australia. “Team India fast bowler Mohammed Siraj lost his father on Friday after a short illness. The Cricket Control Board in India (BCCI) had a discussion with Siraj and offered him the option to fly back. and be with his family in this hour of pain, “the BCCI said in a press 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.”
On Saturday, BCCI President Sourav Ganguly took to Twitter to post a message of condolence for the Hyderabad pacemaker.
May Mohammed Siraj have great strength to overcome this loss … many good wishes for your success on this journey … tremendous character @bcci
– Sourav Ganguly (@ SGanguly99) November 21, 2020
“May Mohammed Siraj have great strength to overcome this loss … many good wishes for his success on this journey … tremendous character @bcci,” Ganguly tweeted.
Former Indian cricketer Suresh Raina also took to Twitter to offer his condolences to Mohammed Siraj and his family.
It is very sad to learn of the death of Mohammed Siraj’s father. May God give you strength to face this loss. My condolences to him and his family.
– Suresh Raina (@ImRaina) November 21, 2020
“It is very sad to hear about the death of Mohammed Siraj’s father. May God give him strength to face this loss. My condolences to him and his family,” Raina wrote on Twitter.
Promoted
Siraj was not named to the limited squads for the upcoming Australian tour, but the 26-year-old managed to find a spot on the 18-man squad for the four-game test series.
The nearly two-month tour will begin with the ODI series, starting on November 27. The first test of the four-game series will begin on December 17.
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