After Mohammed Siraj’s game-winning performance against SRH, Navjot Sidhu praises him, saying, “I salute your commitment.”

Mohammed Siraj’s effort against Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 has earned acclaim from former Indian cricketer Navjot Singh Sidhu. In his four overs, Mohammed Siraj, who currently plays for the Gujarat Titans (GT), claimed four wickets for just 17 runs, his greatest T20 cricketing performance to date.

After a difficult few months, the cricket player-turned-commentator praised the right-arm pacer for his commitment. Before the IPL 2025 auction, Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) dropped the 31-year-old speedster, who was unable to secure a berth in India’s 2025 Champions Trophy team. The pacer’s inconsistency in the middle and last overs was cited by Indian skipper Rohit Sharma as the cause of his exclusion from the team.

According to Sidhu, 61, this IPL season is essential for the pacer, who wants to return to the Indian squad. The Hyderabad-born cricketer recovered well in the subsequent games after having a poor start to the season, giving up 54 runs against Punjab Kings (PBKS).

Mohammed Siraj has addressed every query.

Siraj arrived at the IPL after being cut from the Champions Trophy squad. The queries outnumbered the answers. In the IPL, he got rid of Padikkal and Salt after dismissing Rohit and Rickelton. He responded to all enquiries today. Head and Abhishek were dismissed by him. He bowled Simarjeet with a yorker and got Aniket leg before wicket with the old ball. He is now a full-fledged bowler. “I applaud your dedication,” Sidhu remarked.

With nine wickets this season, Mohammed Siraj has been a strong candidate for the IPL 2025 Purple Cap. At the moment, he bowls with an excellent average of 13.77 and an economy rate of 7.75.

Siraj hopes to maintain his strong play when GT plays the Rajasthan Royals (RR) at home on Wednesday, April 9.