Thu Mar 13 01:40:00 UTC 2025: ## From Auto-Driver’s Son to Crorepati Cricketer: Mohammed Siraj Celebrates 31st Birthday

**Hyderabad, India –** Mohammed Siraj, the Indian fast bowler who rose from humble beginnings to become a cricketing star, is celebrating his 31st birthday today. Siraj’s journey is a testament to hard work and determination. Born in Hyderabad to an auto-driver, he overcame poverty to establish himself as a key player for both the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) in the Indian Premier League (IPL) and the Indian national team.

Siraj has played 96 international matches for India, including 36 Tests, 40 ODIs, and 16 T20 Internationals. After being drafted by Sunrisers Hyderabad in 2017 without seeing game time, he joined RCB the following year and played a pivotal role in the team for seven years. His impressive performances earned him a lucrative contract with Gujarat Titans in the recent IPL auction for a staggering ₹12.25 crore. He is on the verge of reaching 100 IPL wickets, having already claimed 93 in 93 matches.

Siraj’s impressive career has translated into a substantial net worth estimated at ₹60 crore. This includes a luxurious bungalow in Jubilee Hills, Hyderabad, reportedly valued at over ₹12 crore, his IPL contract, and a Grade A BCCI contract earning him an estimated ₹5 crore annually. Match fees and endorsements from brands like MyCircle11, CoinSwitchKuber, and ThumsUp further contribute to his considerable wealth. His remarkable rise from poverty to becoming a highly paid cricketer makes him an inspiration to aspiring athletes across India.

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