Gambhir, Agarkar To End ‘Selective Workload’ As BCCI Upset Over Bumrah; Gavaskar Slams ‘Culture’ After Siraj’s Heroics

Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 08:26am on 06 Aug 2025,Wednesday Sports

Mohammed Siraj’s relentless performance in the England Test series has prompted Gautam Gambhir and Ajit Agarkar to push for stricter workload management rules. The BCCI is reportedly upset over Jasprit Bumrah missing two Tests under workload protocols. A directive will soon be issued to centrally contracted players, discouraging selective participation. Sunil Gavaskar, citing Siraj’s 185.3-over, 23-wicket effort, called workload excuses “mental, not physical.” He said, “You represent 140 crore people. Siraj debunked the workload myth.” The BCCI is also reviewing its Sports Science team's recommendations, especially after Bumrah’s IPL return raised concerns over match availability. (PC: BCCI)

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