The Sunrisers Hyderabad pacer Mohammad Siraj, who was one of the surprises picks after he was bought for an eye-catching amount at the IPL 2017 auctions. However, the pacer was not a regular part of the SRH's playing eleven, but when he got his chances; he made sure that he left an impression.

Siraj picked up 10 wickets in the 6 matches that he played for the SRH in the IPL10. In the cash-rich T20 league, he had the best figures of 4/32 for which he also received a Player of the Match award.

While speaking to Telangana Today, Mohammad Siraj talks about his maiden stint in the IPL10. He also recalled his maiden IPL wicket against the Delhi Daredevils and said that it was a wonderful feeling to get wicket.

Mohammad Siraj added, "It was a wonderful feeling to capture a wicket with my fifth delivery when I dismissed England opener, Sam Billings. My parents, who never dreamt of sitting in the VIP lounge, were thrilled. There was also a big roar in the stands. It was a dream comes true. I had tears in my eyes."

He further added that the real challenge begins now and he needs to work hard to continue with this momentum to remain in contention for bigger things on board. Siraj also wants his father to quit his auto driving job and his parents enjoy his success.

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Siraj further stated, "I can't believe that I played in IPL. It is over now. But the real challenge lies now. I have to work hard to continue with this momentum. But my performance in IPL has really encouraged me to stay focused. I think we may shift to a bigger house. Of course, I have asked my father not to ride the auto. Both my parents deserve a lot of rest and enjoy my success.''

The pacer recalled that moment when he was bought up by SRH at the IPL auctions 2017. Siraj said that he was thrilled to be in the company of some of the greats of the game in the team. The SRH pacer further added, "I was on cloud nine when I was bought by the Hyderabad team. I'm happy that I could give my best to the team. I have been rich in experience. It is a great feeling to sit in the dressing room among some great players. They made me very comfortable. I never felt I was a newcomer or a junior member of the team. Such was the bonhomie among the team members."

While praising his skipper David Warner and teammate Bhuvaneshwar Kumar, Siraj said, "He (David Warner) would always give good advice. He would not show any frustration. I liked the way he handled the team. He always had a smile on his face.I never expected to capture four wickets particularly after being hit for 22 runs in my first two overs. 

But thanks to my skipper (David) Warner and Bhuvi Bhai (Bhuvaneshwar Kumar), I could keep my nerves. They told me to keep cool. It is where I learnt the intricacies of slower deliveries from Bhuvi Bhai. It was one of the best things to happen to my career. I was successful and bagged four wickets."

He also said that the IPL has made him a bigger and a popular name. Siraj concluded, "I realised the power of IPL. I was asked for autographs at the airport and other places."