Twitterati welcomes Mohammed Siraj to international cricket

Hyderabad paceman Mohammed Siraj made his international debut for India against New Zealand at Rajkot in the second Twenty 20 International (T20I) on Sunday (November 4). On his very first day in international cricket, he picked up the wicket of New Zealand skipper Kane Williamson for 12. The right-arm fast medium bowler had had a rather outstanding season in Indian Premier League (IPL) where he picked up 10 wickets in six matches. In the first-class cricket, he has 26 wickets in 16 matches in T20.

The cricketer after getting an opportunity to play for Indian national team was seen rubbing his eyes at the time of Indian national anthem. A moment every cricketer cherishes and Siraj failed to keep his emotion in check after getting his debut cap from head coach Ravi Shastri and with that the opportunity to represent India. As the 23-year-old Hyderabadi made his debut, the entire cricket world welcomed him and wished good luck for his career.

A moment to cherish for young Mohammed Siraj as he makes his debut for India today #INDvNZ pic.twitter.com/0ttCZpLeoo

— BCCI (@BCCI) November 4, 2017

Mohammed Siraj couldn't control his emotions after receiving the T20I cap. #INDvNZ pic.twitter.com/mGj09LnJo5

— CricTracker (@Cricketracker) November 4, 2017

When Nation is debating whether to stand for national anthem or not?

Tears in Mohammed Siraj eyes shows how true patriotic feels!#INDvNZ

— Boring… (@graphicalcomic) November 4, 2017

Mohammed Siraj was crying during National Anthem is a tight slap on so called thekedaars of muslims.
We love National Anthem,don't defame us

— Er Mujib Ansari ?? (@Mujibansari6) November 4, 2017

Mohammed Siraj having tears in his eyes during National Anthem shows what it means for him to play for country.

Respect for you!!#INDvNZ

— Boring… (@graphicalcomic) November 4, 2017

The national anthem gave tears to Mohammed Siraj. No hate-monger can take this moment away from him. Dil bole INDIA.#INDVSNZ

— Idle (@IdleSid) November 4, 2017

#INDvNZ New Zealand bats 1st,Debutant Mohammed Siraj sheds tears during #NationalAnthem
Some can't even stand
India First!#Respect #JaiHind pic.twitter.com/Aihfa656Hu

— Jagrati Shukla (@JagratiShukla29) November 4, 2017

Son of auto driver Mohammed Siraj playing his first game for India. #NationalAthem plays in the stadium. Tears in his eyes. What a moment!

— Common Sense (@CommonSense___) November 4, 2017

Very happy for the nippy Mohd Siraj as he realises his dream of playing for India.

— Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) November 4, 2017

Mohammed Siraj making his debut for India is a tight slap on the face of this cretin @sanjivbhatt?
Religion Divides, #Cricket Unites#INDvNZ pic.twitter.com/GgbPYJ82bQ

— Jagrati Shukla (@JagratiShukla29) November 4, 2017

Mohammed Siraj 4-0-53-1.
Don't Be Sad Siraj This Is Just Your Start Not The End.
All The Best In Future. #INDvNZ #INDvsNZ pic.twitter.com/KOL8HT6Lcb

— Sir Ravindra Jadeja (@_SirJadeja) November 4, 2017

Siraj rode in popularity when he fetched a whopping INR 2.6 crore at IPL 2017 auction which was more than 10 times his base price INR 20 lakh. The son of an autorickshaw driver, he impressed one and all with his bowling skills in the Ranji Trophy for Hyderabad.

He caught the imagination of cricket fans when he helped Hyderabad to qualify for the knock out stage after five years by taking 41 wickets in nine matches. His nine-wicket haul against Mumbai also knocked them out of the tournament. In the domestic T20 cricket he picked up nine more and earned a place in the Rest of India and India ‘A’ sides.

He didn’t have a particularly good outing on debut as at the end of his four stipulated overs he conceded 53 runs and took the important wicket of Williamson. On a belter, Colin Munro enjoyed batting against the right-arm pacer and spoiled his party.