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News18
3 days ago
- Sport
- News18
Mohammed Siraj On Why He Didn't Celebrate Rohit Sharma's Wicket: 'Have A Lot...'
Last Updated: GT pacer Mohammed Siraj has revealed why he didn't celebrate Rohit Sharma's wicket during their IPL 2025 match. Gujarat Titans (GT) pacer Mohammed Siraj has revealed he refrained from celebrating Mumbai Indians (MI) batter Rohit Sharma's wicket during their match earlier in IPL 2025 out of 'respect'. GT and MI played against each other twice this season. In the first encounter, early in the season, Rohit faced Siraj in the first over. The Mumbaikar hit the pacer for two boundaries against in-swingers that were loose and too much on the leg-side. But Siraj came back with a brilliant scrambled-seam ball on a length outside off that cut back sharply to clean-bowl him on the next. Instead of his trademark Ronaldo Sui celebration, Siraj just happlily with his arms wide, pointed to himself and then did a 'calm-down' gesture, as if saying he didn't want to celebrate. 'My first match didn't go well — it was a high-intensity game after a long break. But I learned from it and focused on my bowling. Against Rohit bhai, I tried swinging the ball twice, but it didn't work. Then I stuck to my plan and got the wicket. I have a lot of respect for him, which is why I didn't celebrate much," Siraj said on JioHotstar's Gen Bold special, as quoted by IANS. The battle was hyped up in the media beforehand for Siraj had only recently missed out on India's Rohit-led Champions Trophy squad. The skipper mentioned in his press conference that India didn't trust Siraj past the powerplay overs — which didn't help the Hyderabadi quick. 'My plan was to stay in the present," he said. The Champions Trophy selection was very important to me, but I told myself it's not over yet. ICC events mean a lot to any player — but I knew I had to focus on my skills and fitness. I had to enjoy my bowling again. Now, I feel confident and I'm enjoying it a lot," he added. Siraj and Rohit will go against each other again on Friday as MI takes on GT in the Eliminator of IPL 2025. Ahead of the crucial game, Siraj spoke about his best moment of the season — a spell of 4/17 against Sunrisers Hyderabad at his home ground, the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium. 'The most memorable moment was having my family in the stadium. Performing in front of them gives me a lot of confidence. My parents supported me so much and worked really hard — we've seen tough times. But when their son performs in front of thousands, they feel proud. I felt amazing knowing they were there — it's a different feeling, hard to describe, but I really enjoyed that moment. Even though I was technically a visiting player, it felt like bowling at home. That made it even more special," the pacer said. First Published:
NDTV
3 days ago
- Sport
- NDTV
Mohammed Siraj's Heartwarming Answer On Not Celebrating Rohit Sharma's Wicket: "Lot Of..."
Gujarat Titans pacer Mohammed Siraj opened up about bowling to Rohit Sharma and the muted celebration that followed after he clean bowled the former Indian captain in his second match of the IPL 2025. Now donning the Gujarat Titans jersey after years of service at Royal Challengers Bengaluru, Siraj has quietly but strongly scripted one of the most inspiring comebacks of the season. Bowling to Rohit in the ninth match of the ongoing IPL, Siraj got hit for a boundary but came back sharply with a perfect inswinger to knock back the stumps. Speaking on JioHotstar's Gen Bold special, he said, "My first match didn't go well — it was a high-intensity game after a long break. But I learned from it and focused on my bowling. Against Rohit bhai, I tried swinging the ball twice, but it didn't work. Then I stuck to my plan and got the wicket. I have a lot of respect for him, which is why I didn't celebrate much." Siraj also reflected on the time he was left out of India's squad for the ICC Men's Champions Trophy. That moment, he said, pushed him to focus on himself and his skills. 'My plan was to stay in the present. The Champions Trophy selection was very important to me, but I told myself it's not over yet. ICC events mean a lot to any player — but I knew I had to focus on my skills and fitness. I had to enjoy my bowling again. Now, I feel confident and I'm enjoying it a lot.' There were more emotions for Siraj when he played against his former team RCB and met his former captain Virat Kohli on the field. 'I have played with RCB for seven years, so I know the team well. I was a bit emotional during that moment. But after that, you saw what happened.' Against RCB, Siraj bowled a fiery spell and finished with figures of 3 for 19 in four overs. He picked up key wickets in the powerplay and was later named Player of the Match. The highlight of the night was playing in front of his family in Hyderabad. Siraj said it was one of the most special moments of his career. "The most memorable moment was having my family in the stadium. Performing in front of them gives me a lot of confidence. My parents supported me so much and worked really hard — we've seen tough times. But when their son performs in front of thousands, they feel proud. I felt amazing knowing they were there — it's a different feeling, hard to describe, but I really enjoyed that moment. Even though I was technically a visiting player, it felt like bowling at home. That made it even more special," the pacer said. Listen to the latest songs, only on
Hans India
4 days ago
- Hans India
Interrogation concludes in bomb plot case
Vizianagaram: The interrogation in the high-profile bomb conspiracy case involving suspects Siraj and Sameer concluded on Wednesday. In a significant development, the Two Town police are set to present the accused in court. A joint investigation team, comprising officials from the National Investigation Agency (NIA), the Anti-Terrorist Squad (ATS), the Counter-Intelligence Unit, and the Two Town Police, has been probing the suspects over the past six days at the police training school in Vizianagaram. Initial reports indicate that Siraj and Sameer were uncooperative during the first two days of questioning. However, Siraj began to speak on the third day of interrogation, leading to major revelations. He reportedly confessed to planning bomb blasts at multiple locations across the country and admitted to maintaining contact with handlers in not only Saudi Arabia and Oman but also other foreign countries. The findings of the investigation team are expected to play a crucial role in the upcoming legal proceedings. The Vizianagaram police initiated the interrogation of the two terror suspects, Siraj and Sameer, in connection with their procurement of explosive materials and their plans to execute blasts in Andhra Pradesh. The police obtained custody of the two accused for interrogation after a court in Vizianagaram granted a one-week period on May 22. Siraj and Sameer have been charged under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA), the Explosives Act, and various sections under the BNS. Although the police requested a ten-day custody period for interrogation, after two days of legal arguments, the court granted seven-day custody with strict conditions on Thursday night. On Friday morning, the Vizianagaram police transported the accused from central prison in Vizag city, where they had been held on judicial remand since May 18, to the Police Training College in Vizianagaram for questioning. The primary investigation by the Vizianagaram police revealed that Siraj was attracted to extremism and met like-minded individuals, such as Sameer, through social media platforms. The police also received information indicating that the accused had plans to carry out blasts in Vizianagaram, Hyderabad, Delhi, and other cities. They are believed to have close contacts with Islamic sympathizers and have formed a group that includes 20 sleeper cells.
Time of India
6 days ago
- Time of India
Terror suspects planned to plant explosives at four locations in Vizianagaram
1 2 Vizianagaram: In a significant breakthrough, the Vizianagaram district police, in coordination with central agencies, allegedly extracted information from terror suspects Siraj-ur-Rehman (29) and Syed Sameer (28) regarding their plan to plant explosives at four locations in Vizianagaram. Sources indicated that during interrogation, Siraj confessed to having received bomb-making training in Saudi Arabia, while Sameer underwent similar training in Pakistan. Central agencies are currently investigating the passport and visa records of Siraj and Sameer to determine whether their international travel was conducted using genuine or fabricated documents. Officials are also examining the duo's bank accounts to trace the financial sources used for procuring explosives. Information regarding the Al-Hind Ittehadul Muslimeen (AHIM) group was extracted, which was allegedly founded by Siraj and Sameer. The agencies observed that certain sleeper cell members from various regions across the country were associated with the group. Siraj travelled to Mumbai a few months prior and met several AHIM members, later journeying to Delhi in January this year for further meetings. Acting on a suggestion from Abuthalem (alias Abu Musab), based in Saudi Arabia, Siraj and Sameer decided to initiate Ghazwa-e-Hind, a radical Islamist concept alluding to a prophesied battle in the Indian subcontinent. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Giao dịch CFD với công nghệ và tốc độ tốt hơn IC Markets Đăng ký Undo Siraj maintained communication with Abu Musab using the Signal app to evade detection and planned to utilise IEDs for the intended attacks. The two expressed willingness to sacrifice their lives and aimed to radicalise youth to work towards establishing an Islamic state in India. Agencies are set to continue the interrogation until May 29 and, if required, may file an additional petition to extend the custody of the suspects.
News18
26-05-2025
- Sport
- News18
Watch: Mohammed Siraj Lashes Out At GT Teammate After Fielding Mishap, Ravi Shastri Reacts
Last Updated: Sloppy effort on an overthrow following a deflection got Mohammed Siraj riled up as the Gujarat Titans pacer vented his frustration during an IPL 2025 game on Sunday. Mohammed Siraj lost his temper with Gujarat Titans teammate Sai Kishore after a fielding mishap during an IPL 2025 match against Chennai Super Kings on Sunday afternoon. The fast bowler vented his frustration over Kishore's failure to collect the ball after an overthrow. The incident occurred on the penultimate ball of the fifth over of CSK's innings at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. CSK batter Urvil Patel tapped a delivery from Siraj towards mid-off and took off for a quick single. Even as Patel completed the single, GT skipper Shubman Gill attempted a run-out. Gill made a direct hit, but the ball deflected off the stumps resulting in an overthrow. Siraj unleashed his wrath on Kishore, seeing the left-arm spinner fumble after a dive to collect the ball. Patel and his batting partner Devon Conway got enough time to complete another single, adding three runs off the ball. The misfield left Siraj furious and as he was venting his frustration, Ravi Shastri, who was on air, mimicked his Hyderabadi accent, saying: 'Kya, Miyaan?". Siraj then threw the ball in anger towards the wicketkeeper and was spoken to by his captain. Siraj had a disappointing outing in Ahmedabad against the Super Kings, conceding 47 runs off his four overs without taking a wicket. The experienced seamer's struggles contributed to Titans' bowling woes on the day with the opposition posting a giant score of 230/5. In a rare collapse this season, the power-packed GT batting line-up got bundled out for 147 in response and lost by a huge margin. Siraj has endured an inconsistent run in IPL After a great start, the right-arm quick's returns have nosedived. He ends the league stage with 15 wickets in 14 innings at an economy rate of 9. Siraj's form will be a cause of concern for GT as they head to the playoffs eyeing their second IPL trophy. Watch CNN-News18 here. Stay updated with all the latest news on IPL 2025, including the schedule, Points Table, IPL Orange Cap, and IPL Purple Cap. Get latest Cricket news, live score and match results on News18. Download the News18 App to stay updated! First Published: May 26, 2025, 13:11 IST
