Mohammed Siraj grabbed attention on Day 1 of India's practice match against Sri Lanka in Colombo. The Indian pacer debuted a striking blonde hairstyle while taking the new ball, with images of his fresh look quickly going viral across social media.
Siraj's new appearance became one of the biggest off-field highlights of the day. He adds to a growing list of Indian cricketers embracing the trend in recent months. All-rounder Hardik Pandya and young batter Tilak Varma had previously sported similar blonde hair colours, drawing widespread attention from fans.
The internet was filled with funny reactions and memes, comparing his hairstyle to that of Hardik. Fans and cricket enthusiasts flooded online platforms with criticism and praise for Siraj's new look.
Some joked that Siraj, a DSP with Telangana police, had now converted himself to a 'convict' with the blonde look.
Siraj's latest makeover has now continued that fashion statement within the Indian cricket team, sparking fresh discussions online alongside the action on the field.
Sri Lanka XI won the toss and opted to bat first at the Natioanl Cricket Club in Colombo. India were led by vice-captain KL Rahul, with Shubman Gill having suffered a finger injury.
