Gautam Gambhir has never been ashamed to call superstar mentality or culture in Indian cricket, and now his fearless and team-first approach got a big boost, the way India fought the five-match Test series 2–2 levels in England.
India’s hard work in England was seen as a statement 2–2 that no person is above the national team. Mohammad Siraj became the face of this new attitude. Falry Pesar bowled about 186 overs in five tests, worked tirelessly, and never sought for excuses or comfort.
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Mohammad Siraj’s tireless spirit set a benchmark for Gautam Gambhir, who wants his Indian cricket team to represent – fitness, discipline, and hunger to play every game, no matter how difficult it is. Deep with Siraj, Prasad Krishna and Akash, proved that India does not need to depend on some big names like Jasprit Bumrah, when it matters most.
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The success of Siraj, Akash and Krishna has placed players like Jasprit Bumrah, who often give up matches in the name of workload management, under question.
Even Ben Stokes, battling several swallows, bowled long for England until the final test, who questioned the Indian think tank as to why Jasprit Bumrah played only three tests when the series was so important when the series was so important.
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Meanwhile, it is being said that the discussion has started on making players accountable in BCCI. Indian head coach Gautam Gambhir, Chairman of the selectors Ajit Aggarkar, and major decision -making are now on the same page to end the days of playing and choosing.
A clear message will soon be given by the BCCI to the centrally contracted players, especially the three formats playing, that will no longer be tolerated to choose and choose matches.
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However, the actual charge management will be fast for bowlers, but will not be accepted to leave major games without concrete reasons.
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A senior BCCI official was told by PTI, “The message has been discussed, and this message will be sent to the contracted players of the center, especially those who are all regular regular, that this culture of choosing and choosing the game will not be entertained in the near future.”
The official further stated, “This does not mean that the workload management will be thrown out of the window, but expect a more purposeful approach in the near future. Obviously, fast bowlers need to be managed rapidly, but it cannot be accepted that people will miss important matches in the name of workload management.”
The BCCI is unhappy with Jasprit Bumrah, who is not able to handle the testing series of five matches. Top officials are also angry at the sports science team working at the Center for Excellence in Bengaluru.
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In particular, Jasprit Bumrah played only three matches on a tour of England and was rested for two matches to manage his work due to the history of his injuries. Bumrah was rested for the important final test, but later it was revealed that the pacer was nursing on an ankle injury.
Jasprit Bumrah took 14 wickets from three of his tests in England, where Siraj played all five tests and ended as a major wicket -taker with 23 wickets. While Prasad Krishna took 14 wickets in three tests, Akash took 13 wickets in the same matches in England.
