BCCI offered Siraj option of flying back to India after father's death, he declined

The BCCI today issued a statement following the death of Team India fast bowler Mohammed Siraj's father. "The BCCI had a discussion with Siraj and he was offered the option of flying back [from Australia] and be with his family in this hour of grief," it said. "Siraj...decided to stay with...Indian contingent and continue performing his national duties," it added.