DSP Mohammed Siraj continues serving Telangana while awaiting India return

Earlier, India fast bowler Mohammed Siraj has officially assumed charge as a Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) in Telangana after reporting to Director General of Police (DGP) Jitender in Hyderabad.

The prestigious Group-I government post was awarded to Siraj by Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy in recognition of his outstanding achievements and contributions to Indian cricket. The appointment serves as an honour for the Hyderabad-born pacer, who has established himself as one of India's premier fast bowlers across formats.

Recently, Siraj also met C.V. Anand, who recently began his tenure as the Director General of Police, and extended his best wishes. The fast bowler shared a picture from the meeting on Instagram, expressing his gratitude for the interaction.

"It was a pleasure meeting Shri C.V. Anand sir, DGP, Telangana, and extending my best wishes as he begins his tenure as the Director General of Police. Grateful for the warm interaction, and wishing him continued success in serving the people of Telangana," Siraj wrote on Instagram.

Despite taking up the new role, Siraj is expected to continue balancing his responsibilities as a police officer with his commitments to the Indian cricket team.

The 32-year-old was last seen in action during India's one-off Test against Afghanistan, where he continued to lead the pace attack. Over the course of his international career, Siraj has claimed 140 wickets in Tests, 76 wickets in ODIs, and 17 wickets in T20Is, cementing his place as one of India's most reliable seamers.

Siraj was rested from India's recent tour of the United Kingdom as part of the team's workload management plans. His absence was felt, particularly during the ODI series against England, where India's inexperienced pace attack struggled to make an impact as the visitors suffered a heavy series defeat.

The right-arm pacer is now expected to return to international action in India's upcoming two-match Test series against Sri Lanka, beginning on August 15. With the series forming part of the ICC World Test Championship (WTC) 2025-27, Siraj's experience and ability to strike with the new ball will be crucial as India look to improve their position in the standings and bounce back strongly in red-ball cricket.