“Go ride the auto with your father” - Mohammed Siraj Recognizes MS Dhoni for turnaround after tough phase
Mohammed Siraj has worked hard to become one of India’s best bowlers, shining in big matches. He says MS Dhoni’s guidance and his family’s support helped him reach where he is today.
Mohammed Siraj has improved a lot since the days when he struggled with his bowling. Now, he is one of India’s top bowlers and helps the team win matches. In the recent five-match Test series against England, he took 23 wickets and played an important role in India drawing the series 2-2.
Mohammed Siraj’s Journey from Struggles to Success
But there was a time when things were tough for him. He used to leak runs and faced criticism and trolling on social media. “I was trolled when I didn’t bowl well in the IPL. If I performed, people praised me. If I didn’t, they would say, ‘Go ride the auto with your father,’” Siraj said.
He says MS Dhoni helped him deal with the pressure. “When I joined the Indian team, Dhoni told me not to worry about what people say. If you do well, everyone supports you. If you fail, some will abuse you,” he recalled. Dhoni’s advice stayed with him. “I realized that I don’t need outside praise. What matters are the opinions of my teammates and family.”
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Siraj’s journey is even more inspiring considering his family background. His father was an auto-rickshaw driver, and his mother worked hard to make ends meet. “I never thought I would play for India. We didn’t have much money. I used to give the money I earned from tennis-ball cricket to my parents,” he shared. Today, he credits his success to hard work, God, and the blessings of his parents.
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