Speedster Mohammed Siraj said that he was initially not able to accept his snub from Team India for the Champions Trophy (CT) earlier this year. In the IPL 2025 match against Sunrisers Hyderabad, the pacer registered the figures of four wickets for 17 runs.

Speaking at the post-match presentation ceremony, the GT pacer shared his thoughts on being dropped from the Indian squad. "At one time, I was not able to digest it (having not been picked for Champions Trophy) but I kept my spirits up and worked on my fitness and game. "Whatever mistakes I was making, I worked on those and I'm enjoying my bowling. "As a professional, when you are consistently with the Indian team, a doubt grows in your mind (on him being dropped) but I cheered myself up and was looking forward to the IPL."