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In a breathtaking climax to the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy 2025, India edged past England by six runs at The Oval, leveling the five-match Test series 2-2. The star of the show was none other than Mohammed Siraj, whose relentless bowling display over the series culminated in a five-wicket haul that rattled England on the final day. However, while India celebrated a memorable comeback, legendary cricketer Sunil Gavaskar reignited the ongoing debate around workload management in Indian cricket, launching a fiery critique at head coach Gautam Gambhir. India's pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah was rested ahead of the fifth Test, with Gambhir citing workload management as the rationale. But Siraj, who toiled through all five Tests, bowling a staggering 185.3 overs and claiming 23 wickets, became the embodiment of endurance. His consistency and fiery spells didn't just seal India's series-saving win — they also drew sharp praise from Gavaskar, who used the moment to attack the narrative surrounding modern player rotation. 'Siraj bowled his heart out and debunked forever this business of workload,' Gavaskar told India Today. 'I hope the word 'workload' goes out of the Indian cricket dictionary.' 'Do You Think Jawans Complain?' – Gavaskar's Explosive Analogy Gavaskar, known for his blunt assessments, didn't hold back when targeting what he sees as excessive caution in player management. Drawing a passionate comparison with soldiers serving at the borders, the former India skipper said: 'You are playing for your country. You've got to forget the aches and pains. Do you think jawans complain about the cold or discomfort? They give their lives. Players should give their very best.' His comments were a direct shot at what he believes is a softening of mindset, driven by analytics and conditioning staff in modern cricket. While Gavaskar acknowledged that injuries are real — clarifying that Bumrah's absence was due to a previous back injury — he insisted that the broader concept of preventative resting must be challenged. Rishabh Pant: A Case of Courage Under Fire Citing another example of courage, Gavaskar lauded Rishabh Pant, who, despite a fractured foot, batted in the fourth Test and scored a vital fifty. The knock helped India salvage a draw and set up the series decider. 'Pant batted with a fracture. That is the spirit we want to see. Not excuses,' Gavaskar remarked. Mohammed Siraj: The Warrior India Needed Siraj's stats alone tell a powerful story — 185.3 overs bowled, 23 wickets taken, two five-fors, and unmatched intensity. His spell in the second innings at The Oval was the defining moment of the match as he rattled England's middle-order to defend 374 runs. With England needing 61 runs and India three wickets away from a win on the final morning, it was Siraj's fiery spell that turned the game. His trademark celebration — kissing the badge and pointing to the sky — captured the emotion of a warrior who had given everything. 'I believed in myself, and the team believed in me,' said Siraj, whose phone wallpaper reportedly reads: "Believe." Gavaskar Clarifies: Bumrah's Case Different While Gavaskar's criticism stirred headlines, he was careful to draw a distinction between injury and rest. 'Bumrah's situation was due to a serious injury. When fit, he gave everything and took two five-wicket hauls. Let's not forget his class,' he noted. The BCCI had restricted Bumrah to three Tests during the series following his recovery from a back injury earlier this year.
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'What did Rishabh Pant show you?' Sunil Gavaskar hits back at workload management issue after India's Oval win
Legendary Sunil Gavaskar cited Rishabh Pant and Mohammed Siraj's example at the workload management issue after India drew the five-match Test series against England 2-2 following Shubman Gill's men's six-run win at The Oval on Monday. The 'workload management' which came in the last decade has become an significant aspect among all the teams across the world. Backed by science and analysis, the workload management determines how many matches a players should play in a series to keep themselves injury-free. Although nothing specified, Gavaskar's comments came after Jasprit Bumrah played just three Tests against England, as a part of his workload management. Putting his views after the series, the former Indian captain hoped the 'workload' word gets taken out of Indian cricket dictionary. 'Mohammed Siraj debunked forever this business of workload," Gavaskar was quoted as saying to India Today. 'For 5 Test matches, non-stop he has bowled 7-8 over spells, because the captain wanted him and the country expected of him,' added Gavaskar. The 76-year-old also opined that workload is a mental thing and not a physical thing. 'If you are going to succumb to people who are talking about workload, then you are never going to have your best players on the field for your country,' added the living legend. If Siraj debunked the word workload by featuring in all the five Tests and taking 23 wickets, Pant showed the spirit of a true warrior. Despite fracturing his toe on the first day of the Manchester Test, the wicket-keeper batter came out to bat, after taking painkillers. He was subsequently ruled out of the fifth Test at The Oval. 'When you are playing for your country, forget the aches and the pains. On the border, do you think that the jawans are complaining about cold? What did Rishabh Pant show you? He came out to bat with a fracture. That is what you expect from the players. Playing cricket in India is an honour," concluded Gavaskar. The whole Indian team will get ample rest fin August with no international fixtures. India would have played a few games, but their tour of Bangladesh was rescheduled to September 2026 due to the political situation in the neighbouring country. India next play Asia Cup in September followed by a home Test series against West Indies.
News18
3 hours ago
- News18
'Are Jawans On Border Complaining?': Gavaskar Slams India's Workload Management
Last Updated: Sunil Gavaskar believes workload management is a 'mental issue' and India players should learn from 'jawans on the border' before using it as a reason to not play for the country. Former India captain Sunil Gavaskar wants the men's team to wipe out the term 'workload' from their dictionary, citing Mohammed Siraj and Rishabh Pant as examples of how players should forget their aches and pains for the country. He labeled workload as a 'mental thing', stating that the current crop needs to learn from the army men on the national border who weren't complaining about things like the cold. Workload management started as a buzzword in the last decade but now has become an important aspect of all cricket, backed by science and analysis. Because the number of matches has gone up and there are fewer days of break between two high-intensity encounters, teams around the world aim to pick some days of rest for their players, seeing it as an opportunity to keep them injury-free and test other players. 'Mohammed Siraj debunked forever this business of workload," Gavaskar told India Today. 'I hope that the workload word gets taken out of Indian cricket dictionary. For 5 Test matches, non-stop he has bowled 7-8 over spells, because the captain wanted him and the country expected of him. And that is one thing I think people keep in mind that workload is a mental thing, not a physical thing and if you are going to succumb to people who are talking about workload, then you are never going to have your best players on the field for your country," he added. While Siraj was the only pacer across both teams to feature in every innings available to his team, Rishabh Pant came out to bat despite suffering a fracture in his foot during the fourth Test. 'When you are playing for your country, forget the aches and the pains. On the border, do you think that the jawans are complaining about cold? Here in cricket, give your best for the country, don't worry about the aches and pains. What did Rishabh Pant show you? He came out to bat with a fracture. That is what you expect from the players. Playing cricket in India is an honour. You are representing 140 crore people and that is what we saw in Mohammed Siraj," Gavaskar added. India drew England 2-2 in the series with a nail-biting win at the Oval. view comments Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
