Mohammed Siraj’s Redemption Story: From RCB Snub to Gujarat’s Star Bowler
Mohammed Siraj, aka DSP Siraj, is going viral lately—not just because of his top-class form, but also due to the wave of memes showing him getting sweet revenge on his old team, Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB).
In one hilarious yet powerful meme, Siraj is shown saying:
“Tum logon ne mujhe retain nahi kiya… iska badla lunga main!”
And guess what? He did.
Siraj Takes Revenge on RCB
After not being retained by RCB in the October 2024 IPL retention list, Siraj has been on fire for his new team, the Gujarat Titans. In a much-anticipated match against his former team, Siraj hunted down RCB batters one after the other, delivering a fiery spell that had fans screaming “Badla complete!”
But the revenge tour didn’t end there.
Siraj also got back at Rohit Sharma, who had dropped him from India’s Champions Trophy squad. In a recent match, Siraj bowled Rohit out on the very tremedous ball, leaving the Indian skipper in disbelief. Rohit was reportedly stunned for two full minutes, processing how that delivery snuck past him.
RCB’s Shocking Snub
When RCB revealed their retained players list in October 2024, fans expected Siraj to be one of the top names—especially considering his performances and his strong bond with Virat Kohli. But to everyone’s surprise, his name wasn’t there.
Even players with lesser impact were picked over him, which raised eyebrows across the cricket world. But Siraj didn’t complain—he let the ball do the talking, and now he’s one of the most valuable players for Gujarat.
Other Big Names Who Were Not Retained
Siraj wasn’t the only star who was shockingly left out. Here are some other notable players who were not retained by their respective franchises:
Shreyas Iyer – Not retained by Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR). He’s now leading the Punjab Kings and is in brilliant form, continuing the momentum he showed in the Champions Trophy.
Kagiso Rabada – Let go by Punjab Kings, now performing well for Sunrisers Hyderabad. Many fans feel PBKS made a big mistake.
David Warner – Once the face of Delhi Capitals, Warner was not retained and has since joined Lucknow Super Giants, where he’s playing a mentoring and batting role.
Hardik Pandya – Traded from Gujarat Titans to Mumbai Indians, but not retained in the latest shuffle. He’s back at MI but under different circumstances and has been in the spotlight for both performance and leadership debates.
Ruturaj Gaikwad – Surprisingly released by Chennai Super Kings and now playing for Rajasthan Royals. Fans still miss seeing him open with Conway in yellow.
The Comeback Kings
What unites all these players is how they’ve turned rejection into motivation. But Siraj’s story hits different—not only did he come back stronger, but he’s also making it personal on the pitch, especially against teams that doubted him.
Final Thoughts
Whether it’s Siraj silencing RCB, Iyer captaining Punjab, or Rabada and Warner proving their worth elsewhere, the IPL 2025 season is shaping up to be a revenge saga for the ages.
But among them all, Mohammed Siraj’s journey from heartbreak to hero stands out as the most emotional and electrifying story of the season.