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Key Takeaways
- 1📊 77 wkts for Hyderabad at 23.29 avg
- 2🏆 First captaincy vs Mumbai Jan 22
- 3💡 Returns post national ODI duty
- 4🔮 Eyes playoffs from 4th in Group D
"The 31-year-old quick will lead the side in the Ranji Trophy matches against Mumbai and Chhattisgarh later this month"
Pace spearhead Mohammed Siraj steps up as captain of Hyderabad for Ranji Trophy, replacing Rahul Singh (now vice-captain). The 31-year-old leads against Mumbai from January 22 and Chhattisgarh on January 29, both at home, marking his first domestic leadership stint.
Debut Leadership for Ranji Firebrand
Hyderabad sit fourth in Elite Group D with one win, one draw from five games. This is Siraj's season debut for them, back from national duty in Rajkot ODIs. His 109 internationals—45 Tests, 48 ODIs, 16 T20Is—bring pedigree, plus 77 wickets in 19 first-class games for Hyderabad at 23.29 average.
Overall 88 first-class matches showcase his domestic bite. Fresh from India's campaigns, Siraj eyes playoff push, channeling that fiery new-ball energy into captaincy. Mumbai clash revives rivalry memories, testing if Siraj can rally Hyderabad up the table amid Ranji's grind.
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