- by Parth Kumar
- Aug, 01, 2025 09:05
Mohammed Siraj, the fast bowler from Hyderabad, has now created a special place for himself in Indian cricket history. In a recent international match, Siraj surpassed the legendary Sachin Tendulkar in one of the major milestones of the game. This achievement has become a trending topic in the cricket world and is being celebrated by fans all over the country.
Mohammed Siraj has now taken more wickets in fewer matches than what Sachin Tendulkar had at this point in his international career. While Tendulkar was known for his unmatched batting records, Siraj’s achievement in bowling has now earned him a place among the fastest rising stars in world cricket.
It is important to understand that Tendulkar, being a top-order batsman, was never a frontline bowler. But still, in his career, he had managed to take over 200 international wickets. Surpassing that number, especially in a short span, shows Siraj's consistency and dominance with the ball.
Siraj started his career with the Indian team in 2017 in T20 internationals, but his real rise began during the 2020-21 Border-Gavaskar Trophy in Australia. Since then, he has become a regular member of India’s pace attack, both in ODIs and Tests. His performance in overseas matches, especially in tough conditions like England and South Africa, has made him one of the most reliable bowlers.
The record that Siraj has broken is related to international wickets in combined formats (Tests, ODIs, and T20Is). As of July 2025, he has gone past the wicket tally that Sachin Tendulkar held across his career. This is especially remarkable because Siraj has achieved this in far fewer matches and years.
Cricket is a game of milestones and comparisons. While it’s unfair to compare a pure batsman like Tendulkar with a bowler, breaking any record associated with Sachin is no small thing. It highlights the evolution of Indian cricket where players from different regions and humble backgrounds are now achieving global recognition.
Social media is filled with praise for Siraj. Cricket lovers are celebrating this milestone as a sign of new energy and power in Indian cricket. Many former cricketers and experts have also appreciated his hard work and passion.
With age and fitness on his side, Mohammed Siraj is expected to reach many more milestones. He is currently leading the pace attack along with Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Shami, and his form is a big positive for India as the team prepares for the upcoming ICC tournaments.