After securing a Rs 12.25 crore deal with Gujarat Titans, Mohammed Siraj wrote a heartfelt letter to RCB and their fans. Mohammed Siraj‘s seven-year-long association with RCB came to an end during the mega auction in Jeddah .Fast bowler Mohammed Siraj wrote an emotional farewell note to Royal Challengers Bengaluru, saying he was not bidding goodbye to the franchise, but thanking them and their fans for giving him a platform to evolve as a cricketer.
Mohammed Siraj’s seven-year journey with RCB came to an end on Sunday, November 25, when the Bengaluru-based franchise did not go for him in the IPL 2025 mega auction in Jeddah. RCB bought Bhuvneshwar Kumar in the IPL mega auction to lead their bowling attack. They retained Yash Dayal, the left-arm pacer, while letting go of Mohammed Siraj. RCB also secured the services of Josh Hazlewood, Lungi Ngidi and Nuwan Thushara to bolster their pace-bowling line-up.
Gujarat Titans(GT) acquires services of Mohammed Siraj for 12.25 crores in IPL Auction
Gujarat Titans bought the fast bowler for Rs 12.25 crore after outbidding Chennai Super Kings and Rajasthan Royals. RCB not retaining Siraj ahead of the retention deadline came as a surprise, but it was expected that the former finalists would buy him back in the auction. However, RCB did not even use the Right to Match card, allowing the pacer to join the Titans.
Mohammed Siraj played 87 matches for RCB and took 83 wickets in the IPL. The Hyderabad fast bowler, who began his IPL journey at SunRisers Hyderabad, earned the spotlight at RCB when he played under Virat Kohli’s captaincy.
India pacer Mohammed Siraj has penned an emotional post thanking the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) family for his time at the franchise as he moved to Gujarat Titans for the upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025. Siraj put out a post on his social medal handles, thanking the RCB family for their love and blessings.
Mohammed Siraj bids emotional goodbye to RCB after 2025 IPL Auction
Team India’s right-arm pacer Mohammed Siraj’s seven-year stint with Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) has come to an end. He is set to embark on a new endeavour after being signed by Gujarat Titans (GT) at the recently concluded Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 auction in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
Siraj sparked an intense bidding war between GT, Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and Rajasthan Royals (RR). The Gujarat-based side ultimately secured the talented bowler’s services for a whopping ₹12.25 crore.
Interestingly, RCB didn’t use their Right to Match (RTM) option for Siraj, which raised many eyebrows. The 30-year-old was a pivotal cog for RCB, even emerging as the leader of their bowling unit in recent years.
Following his departure from RCB, Siraj penned down a heartfelt note to sum up his time with the franchise. He wrote:
“To my dear RCB, Saat saal RCB ke saat mere dil ke bahut kareeb hai. As I take look back on my time in an RCB shirt my heart is full of gratitude, love and emotion. The day I first wore the RCB jersey, I never imagined the bond we would form,”
“From the first ball I bowled in RCB colors, to every wicket taken, every match played, every moment shared with you, the journey has been nothing short of extraordinary. There have been ups and downs, but through it all, one thing has been constant: your unwavering support. RCB is more than just a franchise; it’s a feeling, a heartbeat, a family that feels like home,”
“There were nights when the losses hurt deeper than words can explain, but it was your voices in the stands, your messages on social media, your constant belief that kept me going,”
“You, the fans of RCB, are the soul of this team. The energy you bring, the love you give, the faith you show, it’s unmatched. Every time I stepped onto that field, I felt the weight of your dreams and hopes, and I gave it my all because I knew you were right there behind me, pushing me to be better,”
Thanking the RCB fans for their unwavering support and mentioning that the team would continue to hold a special place in his heart, he added:
“I have seen your tears when we’ve fallen short, and I’ve witnessed your celebrations when we’ve risen to the occasion. And let me tell you, there’s no fanbase in the world like you. Your love, your dedication, your loyalty—it’s something I will cherish for the rest of my life.
Though I now step into a new chapter of my career, RCB will always have a piece of my heart. This isn’t goodbye—this is a thank you. Thank you for believing in me, for embracing me, and for making me feel like a part of something much bigger than just cricket.”
With 83 wickets at an economy rate of 8.60, Mohammed Siraj is the third-highest wicket-taker for RCB in the league’s history.