From Hyderabad’s Streets to Cricket’s Brightest Stage
There’s no fairy tale in Indian cricket quite like Mohammed Siraj's story. Growing up on the worn streets of Hyderabad, watching his father work endless hours behind the wheel of an auto, Siraj had every reason to believe that big dreams were out of reach. Money was tight. Family dinners came with worries about bills. Yet, those circumstances only sharpened his ambition, leading him into the wild world of professional cricket where today his net worth is estimated well over ₹60 crore.
What’s driving those numbers? It’s not just his fiery pace on the pitch. Siraj’s biggest jackpot came in the 2025 IPL mega auction, where Gujarat Titans snapped him up for a jaw-dropping ₹12.25 crore — nearly double what Royal Challengers Bangalore paid him just two years ago. He wasn’t always courted with open checkbooks, but as his bowling grew sharper, so did his paychecks.
It’s not just about the IPL. Siraj has locked down a BCCI Grade A contract, putting another ₹5 crore a year in his pocket. Add in the match fees — ₹15 lakh each Test, ₹6 lakh per ODI, ₹3 lakh per T20I — and you see why the numbers keep climbing. In 2024 alone, the lion’s share of his ₹57 crore wealth came from these on-field exploits, and next year looks even richer.
The Business of Being Mohammed Siraj
But it’s off the pitch where Siraj proves just how marketable a cricketer can be. Endorsement deals flow his way: My11Circle, BE O MAN, Thums Up, Dixcy Scott, SG Cricket — brands wanting his underdog story tied to their products. Each partnership stacks more cash onto his growing fortune. Fans have spotted him on billboards and social media, and companies know his relatability sells.
With money comes toys. Siraj has a thing for luxury rides: a Range Rover Vogue worth around ₹4.17 crore, a Mercedes-Benz S-Class priced at ₹1.80 crore, and a slick BMW 5-Series Sedan for ₹69 lakh have all found parking spots in his collection. Yet, what really turns heads is his lifestyle upgrade. Gone are the days of cramped quarters — he now owns a designer home in Hyderabad’s Jubilee Hills, a spot reserved for the city’s elite, plus a string of other properties. Siraj has gone from wondering where the rent will come from to locking down real estate in one of India’s most expensive neighborhoods.
All this wealth and status hasn’t dulled his edge. Friends say Siraj still trains with the same tenacity he did as a teenager. The 2025 IPL season — now with Gujarat Titans — promises to push his career and bank balance even higher. His rise isn’t just about making it to the top; it’s about rewriting the story of every kid who thinks where you start will decide where you finish. Siraj proves otherwise every time he steps onto the field.