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In a bold call that has sparked debates in cricket circles, legendary Indian cricketer Sunil Gavaskar has suggested that the fast bowler Mohammed Siraj He should be left out of the Indian team for the upcoming fifth Test against Australia. After a series of performances that Gavaskar considers disappointing, this advice comes at a critical time in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25.
Mohammed Siraj’s disappointing numbers
Siraj has been one of India’s key fast bowlers on this tour, but his recent outings have been less than satisfactory. In the Melbourne Test, he conceded 122 runs at an economy rate of 5.30 in just 23 overs, highlighting the lack of control and effectiveness with the new ball. Throughout the series, his economy rate of 4.07 has been the highest among both teams’ frontline pacers, suggesting the need to recalibrate his approach. He has taken 13 wickets so far with the help of just one 4-fer.
Sunil Gavaskar explains why Siraj should be dropped from the fifth Test
Gavaskar’s assessment was shared after the second day of the fourth Test in Melbourne, where Siraj’s performance was noticeably mediocre. Gavaskar noted that Siraj’s recent performances have not lived up to the expectations set for him, especially considering the pitches in Australia that are known for helping bowlers. Their inability to provide adequate support to people like jasprit bumrah It has been a concern.
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The former captain highlighted the importance of direct communication with the players. Suggesting that Siraj should be told exactly why he is being fired, Gavaskar advocated a culture of transparency which he believes is vital for growth and improvement. He was not advocating for Siraj to be rested in the traditional sense, but rather to leave him out on merit.
“I think Siraj, maybe, needs a little break. In the sense that, I’m not talking about a break, we have to tell him that he is out of the team for non-compliance. There has to be a situation where you can’t beat around the bush. You have to be brutally direct and say ‘look, your performance hasn’t been up to par and therefore they’re going to write you off’. When you start talking about “rest”, players make mistakes. “They feel like they don’t need to improve their game.” Gavaskar told Star Sports.
“But I think Siraj needs to be told ‘look, you’re not bowling as well as we expected on pitches that have been useful’. That’s something that has to be said. If you want to make two changes. Prasidh Krishna and Harshit Rana to support Jasprit Bumrah. “Of course, do that.” he added.
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