India, April 17 -- Following a below-par 2024 season with the Indian team in home conditions, when he averaged 57.50 in Tests vs England), 34.50 vs Bangladesh and 58 vs New Zealand, there were doubts about how Mohammed Siraj would turn up at the IPL.

The first IPL game didn't go well (0/54), but then he produced a magical incoming delivery to knock back his India captain Rohit Sharma's middle stump against Mumbai Indians. From that moment on, he has been a transformed bowler, with superb spells against Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Sunrisers Hyderabad.

With the ball coming out of his hand nicely, Siraj is relishing the role as the leader of Gujarat Titans' pace attack, playing a pivotal role in taking them to No 2 spot on the points t...