In the most recent ICC rankings update on September 20th, Mohammed Siraj has reaffirmed his position as the leading bowler in the ICC ODI rankings, once more securing the coveted No. 1 spot. This impressive feat follows his outstanding performance in the Asia Cup final.
The sensational fast bowler of the Indian cricket team, Mohammed Siraj, emotionally remembered his father after regaining the coveted number 1 spot in the ICC ODI Rankings for bowlers. Just ahead of the ODI World Cup 2023, Siraj’s remarkable performance in the final match of the Asia Cup against Sri Lanka saw him ascend eight places to reclaim the top spot.
While he had previously held the number 1 position in January, it momentarily slipped from his grasp when Josh Hazlewood took over in March. However, after his outstanding display in the final, where he took a stunning 6 wickets and played a pivotal role in India’s resounding victory, Siraj surged back to the number 1 spot, ascending eight positions in the rankings.
Siraj’s return to the top was propelled by his incredible bowling spell in the Asia Cup 2023 final. He single-handedly dismantled the Sri Lankan batting unit, finishing with sensational bowling figures of 6/21. Siraj concluded the tournament with 10 wickets at an impressive average of 12.2, surpassing renowned bowlers such as Trent Boult, Rashid Khan, and Mitchell Starc.
His exceptional performance enabled him to leapfrog eight positions in the rankings, surpassing the likes of Josh Hazlewood, Trent Boult, Rashid Khan, and Mitchell Starc to reclaim the top position. This marks the second time that Siraj has achieved the status of the no.1 bowler in the ICC ODI rankings, as he had previously held the top spot.
Amidst this remarkable achievement, a widely circulated photo on social media captured Mohammed Siraj in a poignant moment with his parents. He shared this heartfelt picture on his Instagram story, depicting his parents holding an image of him donning the Indian cricket team jersey. In a touching caption, he expressed his longing, saying, “I miss you, Dad.”
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