
In an exclusive interview with Rajdeep Sardesai, Mohammed Ismail, brother of Mohammed Siri, he spoke of the relentless attitude of the Indian stimulary – in the shape of Hyderabad streets – and its rise from the tennis cricket at the highest level of the game.
Ismail was thinking about the deep admiration of Siri for Cristian Ronald and the unwavering support he received from Virat Kohl, especially during the hard phases in his career. “He supported me when I was down. He supported me when my performance wasn’t on the brand,” he once told his brother.
He also remembered the defining moment in Siraj’s life – Australia 2021 Australia Tour – when Pacer lost his father, but decided to stay back and play for India and fulfill the dream of his late father to see his son.
When they talked after Siraj’s heroism helped India draw a test series of five matches against England 2-2, Ismail shared a short interview with his brother: “Yes, I spoke to him.