'My intention is to create magic for the team' — Siraj
Mohammed Siraj expressed his unchanged drive to perform for Hyderabad after securing his first win as captain in the Ranji Trophy.
Mohammed Siraj said his hunger and passion remain unchanged since his Ranji Trophy debut ten years ago. The India fast bowler led Hyderabad to an innings and 40-run victory over Tripura on Tuesday in his first match as captain.
Siraj took two for 19 in nine overs on a red-soil pitch that offered little assistance to pace bowlers. Spinners claimed 27 of the 30 wickets that fell in the match.
Hyderabad will face Andhra from October 18. Siraj credited mentor Wasim Jaffer for guiding the team's batting approach on domestic pitches.
CricHubb Take
Siraj's return to domestic cricket as captain tests whether international workload has dulled the edge that made him a Ranji standout a decade ago.