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“Virat Kohli has supported me through thick and thin, I owe my career to him”: Mohammed Siraj
Ever since he played a key role in India's historic Test triumph in Australia earlier this year, Mohammad Siraj’s international career has seen a meteoric rise in the past few months. While he is reaping the rewards of his hard work, the fast bowler says he owes his career to skipper Virat Kohli because he has supported him through thick and thin. Siraj credits Kohli for always believing in him and giving him the confidence that he can perform at the top level.
Siraj received the tragic news of his father's death in Australia which broke him down completely but Kohli once again became his pillar of strength and gave him the support he needed to get through that difficult phase. Even though he was not expected to start any game, Siraj decided to stay in Australia and it turned his life for good. Injuries to senior fast bowlers Mohammed Shami and Umesh Yadav worked in Siraj's favor and he ended up playing the last three Tests on the memorable tour.
“I had lost my father during the Australia series. I was shattered and not really in my senses. It was Virat bhaiya who gave me strength and support. Mera career Virat bhaiya ke wajah se hai (I owe my career to Virat)” Siraj told Times of India in an exclusive interview.
