‘Nobody will forget what you did there’ – Mohammed Siraj reveals Virat Kohli's message after he returned from Australia tour

Indian pacer Mohammed Siraj has opened up on what the legendary Virat Kohli told him after he returned from Australia last year. Siraj stated that Kohli told him that what he had done in Australia was an unbelievable accomplishment.

Kohli also told Siraj that people will not forget what the right arm pacer had accomplished in the land of the kangaroos. Siraj also revealed that Kohli asked him to continue to put in the hard yards. The 27-year-old Siraj also added that he can never forget what Kohli told him.

“Virat Kohli told me something I’d never be able to forget. After returning from Australia, he said ‘Miyan, well bowled, what you’ve done in Australia is unbelievable. Nobody will be able to forget what you’ve done there. Keep at it and keep your focus on fitness and keep putting in the hard work,” said Siraj in a conversation that has been released on the RCB podcast.

Siraj produced an exemplary performance in Australia. In the 3 Test matches that he played, Siraj scalped 13 wickets and picked them at an average of less than 30. He also picked up a five-wicket haul in Australia as well.

Royal Challengers Bangalore retain Mohammed Siraj ahead of the IPL mega auction

The Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) side decided to retain Virat Kohli, Glenn Maxwell, and Mohammed Siraj ahead of the 2022 IPL mega auction. While Kohli will be paid a salary of INR 15 Crore, Maxwell and Siraj will draw a sum of INR 11 Crore and INR 7 Crore respectively.

Siraj has featured in 50 matches in the IPL and has scalped 50 wickets at an average of 28.74. He has also taken his wickets at a strike rate of just 20.56. The Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) side was knocked out of the 2021 edition of the IPL in the Eliminator stages of the competition. The RCB side has not yet won the IPL trophy. They will be looking to strengthen their side in the eagerly awaited IPL mega auction that will take place on 12th and 13th February.