{"id":429961,"date":"2024-03-13T09:52:01","date_gmt":"2024-03-13T09:52:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/haftavasool.com\/haftavasool\/blog\/2024\/03\/13\/i-had-thought-to-leave-the-game-for-good-birthday-boy-mohammed-siraj-reflects-on-his-cricket-journey-cricket-news-times-of-india\/"},"modified":"2024-03-13T09:52:01","modified_gmt":"2024-03-13T09:52:01","slug":"i-had-thought-to-leave-the-game-for-good-birthday-boy-mohammed-siraj-reflects-on-his-cricket-journey-cricket-news-times-of-india","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/haftavasool.com\/haftavasool\/blog\/2024\/03\/13\/i-had-thought-to-leave-the-game-for-good-birthday-boy-mohammed-siraj-reflects-on-his-cricket-journey-cricket-news-times-of-india\/","title":{"rendered":"&#8216;I had thought to leave the game for good&#8217;: Birthday boy Mohammed Siraj reflects on his cricket journey | Cricket News &#8211; Times of India"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> [ad_1]<br \/>\n<br \/><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/static.toiimg.com\/photo\/msid-108462508,imgsize-33216.cms\" \/><\/p>\n<div>NEW DELHI: Celebrating his 30th birthday, Indian right-arm seamer Mohammed Siraj shared a poignant glimpse into his remarkable journey, revealing that he once contemplated quitting <a href=\"https:\/\/timesofindia.indiatimes.com\/sports\/cricket\" styleobj=\"[object Object]\" class=\"\" target=\"\" frmappuse=\"1\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">cricket<\/a> back in 2019-20 before his <!-- -->international debut<!-- -->.<br \/>In a heartfelt video shared by the <!-- -->BCCI<!-- -->, Siraj took fans on a nostalgic tour of his hometown Hyderabad, reminiscing about the humble beginnings that shaped his cricketing career.The speedster fondly recalled the Eidgah ground as a place of tranquility amidst his bustling life as a professional cricketer.<br \/>&#8220;In 2019-20, I had thought I am giving myself this last year and after that, I will leave the game for good. Whenever I go to Hyderabad, my first thought is that I will go home. After home, I will go to Eidgah. Wherever in the world I go, I don&#8217;t get so much peace anywhere, to be honest. Whenever I go there, I get so much peace,&#8221; shared Siraj.<br \/><span class=\"strong\">WATCH:<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Delving into his past struggles, the resilient cricketer disclosed his days working as a caterer to support his family, highlighting the sacrifices made by his father, who drove an autorickshaw to provide for the household. <br \/>Siraj candidly revealed the challenges he faced, including burning his hands while flipping roomali roti, yet persevering through adversity to pursue his passion for cricket.<br \/>&#8220;I used to go to do a catering job. My family members used to say that son, please study. I liked playing cricket very much because we used to live on rent also. My dad was the only earning member in the house. If I got a hundred or two hundred rupees, I was happy with it. I used to give 100 or 150 rupees at home and keep 50 for myself. My hands would burn as I had to flip roomali roti. But that&#8217;s ok. I have reached here after having my fair share of struggles,&#8221; recounted the determined pacer.<br \/>Siraj, who has emerged as a key figure in the Indian cricket team, reflected on his impressive international career, having represented India across all formats. 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