Mohammed Siraj has emerged as one of India's top fast bowlers, known for his aggressive pace and match-winning performances in all formats. His journey from the streets of Hyderabad to international cricket shows his hard work and determination.
Beyond his speed and skill, Siraj has become a key bowler for India, often performing well in important moments. His ability to swing the ball, bowl accurately, and adapt to different conditions makes him a reliable match-winner. In this article, we take a look at Mohammed Siraj’s major awards, honors, and career achievements.
ICC Awards
| Award / Recognition | Year(s) / Details |
|---|---|
| ICC Men's Player of the Month | August 2025 (for his performance in the England Test series (Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy), where he finished as the leading wicket-taker with 23 wickets, including a career-best 9/190 in the final Test) |
| ICC Test Bowling Ranking - Career Best | Achieved career-best 12th position in ICC Test Bowling Rankings in October 2025 |
| ICC ODI Bowling Ranking - 1 Spot | Attained the 1 spot in ICC ODI Bowling Rankings in January 2023 |
| ICC World Test Championship Runner-up | Member of the Indian team that reached the final in 2019-2021 and 2021-2023 |
| ICC Cricket World Cup Runner-up | Member of the Indian team that reached the final in 2023 |
| ICC T20 World Cup Winner | Member of the Indian team that won the tournament in 2024 |
ICC Team Selections
| Team Selection | Year(s) |
|---|---|
| ICC Men's ODI Team of the Year | 2022 |
IPL Awards & Records
| Achievement | Year(s) / Details |
|---|---|
| 100 IPL Wickets Milestone | Achieved during the 2025 IPL season while playing for Gujarat Titans. Became the 26th bowler to reach this milestone. |
| Best Bowling Figures in an Innings | 4/17 against Sunrisers Hyderabad in the 2025 IPL season. This is his best performance in an IPL match to date. |
| Most Wickets in Powerplay (IPL 2025) | In the 2025 IPL season, Siraj picked up 6 wickets in the powerplay in the first 19 matches. |
| First Bowler to Bowl Two Maidens in an IPL Match | 2020 IPL season. |
Man of the Match Awards
| Format | Number of Awards |
|---|---|
| Test | 3 |
| ODI | 1 |
| IPL | 2 |
| Total | 6 |
Social Media & Special Honors
| Recognition / Honor | Year / Details |
|---|---|
| Honorary DSP | October 2024: Appointed as an honorary Deputy Superintendent of Police by the Telangana government in recognition of his contributions to Indian cricket, particularly the 2024 T20 World Cup win. He was granted an exemption from the usual educational requirements for the position. He reported for duty to Dr. Jitender, Telangana's DGP, on October 11, 2024. |
| ICC Player of the Month | August 2025: Awarded for his match-winning performance in the final Test of the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy against England, where he took 9 wickets. His efforts helped India win the match and level the series 2-2. |
| Impact Player of the Series | October 2025: Adjudged 'Impact Player of the Series' for his outstanding contribution in the Test series against West Indies, taking 10 wickets. |
| Restaurant Opening | July 2025: Launched his restaurant "JOHARFA" in Hyderabad. |
| Instagram Following | October 2025: Has over 13 million followers on Instagram. |
| Lord's Honours Board | August 2025: While Siraj had a difficult Lord's Test in July 2025, his nine-wicket haul at The Oval led to him being named Player of the Match. He has not achieved centuries at Lord's, as claimed in the initial prompt. |
| PETA India | September 2025: The donation of a mechanical elephant to a temple was made by KL Rahul in collaboration with PETA India, not Mohammed Siraj. |
