Updated Jan 18, 2021 · 03:41 pm Mohammed Siraj in action in Brisbane | AFP Mohammed Siraj did not rise through the system in place for Indian cricket. He did not play junior age-group cricket at the highest level. He only started playing with tennis balls, and had no idea about things like seam and swing. But when he became part of the Hyderabad Ranji Trophy set-up, he rose through the ranks quickly. At every stage, he has encountered obstacles and he has shown the ability to overcome them. If not anything, he is a learner and a hard worker. His many coaches would tell you that.