BCCI President Sourav Ganguly offers last respects to Mohammed Siraj's father

Sourav Ganguly came forward to offer his last respects to pacer Mohammed Siraj's far Mohammed Ghouse who passed away on Friday at of 53 after losing battle to a lung ailment.

Siraj is currently in Australia with Indian team who will be taking on Australia in a two-month-long all-format bilateral series that gets underway on vember 27. Hyderab cricketer has been roped in Test squ for four-match series- first of which will be played on December 17. Meanwhile, it has been learned that Siraj won't return for last rites in Hyderab due to quarantine protocols.

'Lot of strength to...': Sourav Ganguly

Taking to micro-blogging site, reigning Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) President wrote that 'May Mohammed Siraj have a lot of strength to overcome this loss' and at same time, former Indian skipper also wished him luck for upcoming series Down Under.

Coming from a humble background, Ghouse was instrumental in Siraj's growth as a cricketer as he supported his son's ambitions with his limited resources.

Mohammed Siraj in Dream11 IPL 2020

Hyderab pacer h an excellent run in Dream11 IPL 2020 where he mand to pick up 11 scalps in nine matches that he got to feature in. He played an instrumental role in Bangalore's progress to playoffs.

Virat Kohli-led side h put up a good show as a result of which y me it to playoffs for first time since 2016 edition by finishing fourth in league sts. 

However, y could t capitalise during Eliminator against sourn rivals Hyderab and were kcked out after suffering a six-wicket loss. 

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India Tour of Australia 2020/21 (Test Series)

final leg of India vs Australia 2020 series will see two sides play four Tests in Test Series. elaide will play host to an iconic day-night Test between two countries, with series opener scheduled to begin from December 17.

Boxing Day Test will take place at Melbourne Cricket Ground from December 26, before players go back to Sydney to play annual New Year's Test. That match is scheduled for January 7 to give players some ditional rest between matches. final match of India vs Australia 2020 series will begin on January 15 at Gabba in Brisbane.

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