The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Wednesday announced the introduction of the ICC Player of the Month awards which will recognise and celebrate the best performances of both male and female cricketers across all forms of international cricket throughout the year.

ICC introduces Player of the Month awards; Siraj, Ashwin, Root in contention among others

Indian pacer Mohammed Siraj on Thursday landed in India after a gruelling tour of Australia and drove straight to his father's graveyard to pay his last respects to his departed father Mohammed Ghouse.

Mohammed Siraj drives straight to his father's grave after landing in India, pays his last respects

India and Australia head to a grand finale of the fourth Test match at the Gabba, Brisbane as visitors need 324 runs to win the game and seal the series. ALSO READ: 'What is he doing?

Ind vs Aus, 4th Test: Siraj's fiver, Steve Smith's half-century set stage for grand finale at the Gabba

Indian pacer Mohammed Siraj and debutant Washington Sundar on Friday were subject to abuse by a section of fans at the Gabba in Brisbane during Day 1 of the ongoing fourth and final Test between India and Australia.

Mohammed Siraj and Washington Sundar abused, labelled 'grub' by fans at Gabba

BCCI vice president Rajeev Shukla has strongly condemned racism in the game of cricket after Mohammed Siraj and Jasprit Bumrah were abused by the crowd at the Sydney Cricket Ground on the second and third day of the ongoing Pink Test between India and Australia.

'Cricket is gentleman's game': BCCI VP Rajeev Shukla condemns racism

Team Indian officials have claimed that their star pacemen Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Siraj were racially abused by the crowd present at the Sydney Cricket Ground.

Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Siraj racially abused at the SCG on Day 3: Reports

Indian pacer Mohammed Siraj on Thursday got emotional as the Indian national anthem boomed at the iconic Sydney Cricket Ground ahead of the third Test. Siraj was seen wiping off his tears as both the teams lined up for their respective national anthem.

'Was missing my dad': Mohammed Siraj on getting emotional during Indian national anthem

Australia on Thursday ended Day 1 of the third Test at the Sydney Cricket Ground on high as the hosts posted 166/2 with star batsmen Steve Smith and Marnus Labuschagne well settled at the crease.

Labuschagne, Pucovski half-centuries give Australia edge on Day 1 of Sydney Test

Indian pacer Mohammed Siraj on Thursday got emotional and teary-eyed when the Indian national anthem was being played at the Sydney Cricket Ground before the start of third Test’s play.

Watch: Mohammed Siraj gets teary-eyed during national anthem before Sydney Test

India paceman Mohammed Siraj had an impressive debut after a scalping two vital wickets including a crucial in-form Labuschagne. Bumrah praised Siraj, saying the fast bowler deserves to play Test cricket for India.

'He has worked really hard and come up the ranks': Jasprit Bumrah praises fellow paceman Siraj

Mohammed Siraj made his much-awaited debut in Test cricket after many struggles in domestic cricket and personal life. He was presented with Test cap by R Ashwin, who welcomed the debutant with short and classy speech.

WATCH- 'You have earned this Test cap': Ashwin's motivating speech as he welcomes Siraj in playing XI

The Indian cricket team on Friday announced their playing XI for the Boxing Day Test against Australia, scheduled to start from December 26 at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, as the visitors brought in the likes of Ravindra Jadeja and Rishabh Pant while handing debuts to youngsters Shubman Gill and Mohammed Siraj.

India announce playing XI for Boxing Day Test vs Australia; Shubman Gill to debut

Team India is currently playing a practice Test match against Australia A. However, there was a moment in the match when Siraj's actions won the internet. Also read: Rohit Sharma passes fitness test at NCA and will travel to Australia Australia's Test hopeful Cameron Green was struck a fierce blow from the bat of Jasprit Bumrah and Siraj's reaction earned plaudits on social media.

Mohammed Siraj's spirit of cricket during India's practice match wins internet

Much anticipated India-Australia series commenced on November 27 with the first ODI being played at the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG). However, during the match, Aussie cricketing legend turned commentator Adam Gilchrist committed a huge blunder.

IND vs AUS 1st ODI: Adam Gilchrist apologizes after a goof up during commentating

Team India fast bowler Mohammed Siraj is completely focused on fulfilling his late father’s wish to represent the country and win matches for India. Siraj is in the Indian squad for the four-match Test series against Australia in what is his maiden Test call-up to the Indian team.

India's Mohammed Siraj opens up on the loss of his father, says 'want to fulfil his dream'

The father of Indian cricket team’s pacer Mohammed Siraj – Mohammed Ghous – breathed his last on Friday due to lung ailment in Hyderabad. Siraj, who is part of the Indian squad for the Australia tour, won’t be able to attend the last rites of his father due to the stringent quarantine rules set by the Australian government.

Mohammed Siraj's father passes away, Indian pacer unable to travel to India

Kolkata Knight Riders suffered a humiliating 8-wicket defeat against Royal Challengers Bangalore in Match 39 of the 2020 IPL, at Abu Dhabi. Batting first, Kolkata were reduced to 40/6 in the 13th over.

Mohammed Siraj should have been in the side early on in the tournament: Simon Doull

Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) gain an emphatic eight-wicket victory over Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) on Wednesday at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi. Fast bowler Mohammed Siraj led the way with figures of 3/8 as RCB strangled KKR to 84/8 in their 20 overs.

Siraj, Gurkeerat lead RCB's eight-wicket rout of Kolkata in IPL 

Why team India will miss Jasprit Bumrah in ODIs against Australia

Indian Test team and Mumbai opener Prithvi Shaw was up against Hyderabad pacer Mohammed Siraj in the semi-final fixture of the Vijay Hazare Trophy. Both the young players were part of the Indian Test squad for the recently concluded West Indies series.

Watch: Prithvi Shaw replies to Mohammed Siraj’s sledging attempt with bat

Stand-in captain, Rohit Sharma, finally found some good form in India’s Nidahas Trophy against Bangladesh and led his team into the finals. However, it is time to start looking beyond bowler Mohammed Siraj as he has been failing to perform with giving 50 runs in 4 overs.

Opinion: India should look beyond bowler Siraj to keep momentum going in Nidahas T20 finals

Washington Sundar has made his T20I debut and paceman Mohammed Siraj come into the side, replacing Chahal and Bumrah

3rd T20I: India win toss, elect to bowl first against Sri Lanka

The BCCI announced the team for the first two games of the 3-match Test series against Sri Lanka

BCCI announces teams for T20s against Kiwis, Tests against Lanka

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