IPL 2025: Mohammad Siraj played for Royal Challengers Bangalore for 7 years in the IPL but the team did not retain him for this season and did not bought it even in the auction. This time he will play for Gujarat Titans, who bought him for Rs 12.25 crore. RCB’s decision not to retain Siraj was also a setback for fans as RCB fans liked Siraj. Now he talked about this at a press conference held before the start of the season.
Mohammad Siraj has taken 83 wickets in 87 matches for Royal Challengers Bangalore in IPL. He is the third highest wicket -taking bowler for this team. Siraj said about separation from RCB before the start of the season, “I was then emotional.”
I was emotional.
Mohammad Siraj said in a press conference before the start of the 18th season of IPL, ‘It was quite emotional when I separated from RCB. When I was going through my worst phase in 2018-19, Virat Bhaiya (Virat Kohli) supported me a lot. They decided to keep me with him. After this my performance also improved and my career reached new heights. Gujarat Titans will play against RCB on 2 April and I am excited about this match.
In the press conference, when Siraj was also asked about the Impact Player Rules, he was seen opposing it. He said, ‘I find this rule unfair as a bowler. Earlier, taking 1-2 wickets in the beginning used to move towards the bowling team. Now, even after the wicket fell early, the batsmen continue to bat vigorously. The wicket is flat and the Australian factor also causes problems for the bowlers.
