New Delhi: Star India pacer Mohammed Siraj recalled early days of his career sharing how MS Dhonis advice helped him remain grounded amid the highs and lows when he joined team India receiving both widespread praise and heavy criticism. The star pacer also opened up about the trolling he faced in the early phase of his career particularly in 2018 during the Indian Premier League (IPL) while representing Royal Challengers Bengaluru. Siraj revealed that some of the abuse even targeted his late fathers profession. Siraj opened up about the trolling he faced in early phase of his career I remember when I joined the India team MS Dhoni had told me ‘Kisi ki baaton mein nahin aana. Jab tu acha karega toh poori duniya tumhare saath rahegi aur jab kharaab karega yahi duniya tujhe gaali degi.’ (Don’t pay attention to what others say. When you are performing well the entire world will be with you and when you aren’t they will abuse you) said Siraj in an interaction with Indian Express. Yes the trolling was bad. When you perform the fans and the world will be with you and say there is no bowler like Siraj. In the next game if you don’t perform they will say Arre what sort of bowler is this. Jaake apne baap ke saath auto chalao (go and ride the auto with your father) — whats the point of this? You are hero in one match and zero in another (smiles). People change that quickly? I decided that I dont need outside opinion and validation. What my teammates and family think of me is important people who matter. I dont care what others think Siraj added. Sirajs journey is very inspiring in the Indian cricket Sirajs journey is one of Indian crickets most inspiring rags-to-riches stories. The son of an auto rickshaw driver has risen to become an impactful player of the Indian team and is now regarded as one of the worlds top pace bowlers. Siraj made his T20I debut for India in November 2017 against New Zealand and later played his debut ODI against Australia in January 2019. However he featured in only four matches in each format until his Test debut during the 2020 Boxing Day Test against Australia at the MCG after which he became a regular member of the Indian team across formats. Siraj has represented India in 42 Tests 48 ODIs and 16 T20Is and picked 130 71 and 14 wickets respectively. Story Highlight Mohammed Siraj recalled early days of his career sharing how MS Dhonis advice helped him remain grounded amid the highs and lows Siraj opened up about the trolling he faced in the early phase of his career particularly in 2018 during the IPL while representing Royal Challengers Bengaluru. Siraj revealed MS Dhoni told him Do not pay attention t o what other say The son of an auto rickshaw driver has risen to become an impactful player of the Indian team and is now regarded as one of the worlds top pace bowlers.