After Virat Kohli, this star India cricketer opens restaurant, his name is...
Mohammed Siraj has entered into a new innings outside the field by opening his own restaurant named as Joharfa in the heart of Hyderabad. This restaurant is a personal milestone of the cricketer who had all his life vision of establishing an area that is based on the culture of his hometown.
Joharfa has variety of Mughlai flavors, Persian and Arabian cuisine besides the Chinese delicacies. The menu is well designed bearing in mind the flavours of Hyderabad to attract any age category and any palate.
Siraj told an emotional story of his ties with the restaurant saying that Joharfa is very close to his heart. He termed it as a gift to Hyderabad the city that had given him identity as a person and wished that it could be a city where people go to have good food and a homely ambience.
Siraj started playing cricket in the Hyderabad streets, and his endless dedication made him secure a place in the India cricket team. It was no surprise to see the sharp line and length he had in Test matches which made him a prime element of India bowling lineup, both domestically and internationally.
Siraj is on an England tour with the Indian team to play a five-match Test series there. Following a frustrating five-wicket loss in the previous Test, India will be seeking redemption against England in the second Test that is scheduled to commence on July 2 at Birmingham. It is reported that Jasprit Bumrah will be rested, Siraj will have an even bigger responsibility as he leads the pace attack.
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