'No One Talks About Him.... ' – Former India cricketer on Mohammed Siraj's workload amid Jasprit Bumrah chatter
Aakash Chopra questions the silence around Mohammed Siraj's workload as Jasprit Bumrah's rotation remains a hot topic, while Moeen Ali likens Shubman Gill's aggression to Virat Kohli.
Former India batter Aakash Chopra has raised concerns over the lack of conversation regarding Mohammed Siraj's workload, especially with discussions surrounding Jasprit Bumrah's fitness and rotation continuing to dominate headlines. Before the fourth Test against England, Chopra had said that while the BCCI had indicated that Bumrah would not be featuring in all matches, Siraj's efforts and match-time endurance have gone largely unnoticed.
“He works very hard. He bowls a lot of overs. Interestingly enough, no one is talking about him, and you feel it's not fair that you talk about everyone but not about him. However, he gives his 100 percent. Whenever he comes to bowl, he bowls wholeheartedly and runs in fast,” Chopra said on his YouTube channel, highlighting Siraj's consistent commitment and energy levels despite the demanding workload.
Chopra's comments express a larger feeling that bowlers like Siraj, who don't benefit from the same media spotlight as other bowlers, often go under the radar despite their impact in long Test series.
Moeen Ali draws Kohli comparison for Gill's fiery attitude
Meanwhile, former England all-rounder Moeen Ali drew comparisons between Shubman Gill and Virat Kohli, particularly in terms of on-field aggression and competitive spirit. Moeen believes Gill’s demeanor at Lord’s had echoes of Kohli’s iconic celebration at Edgbaston back in 2018, and while such behavior is part of the game, it may have sparked a stronger reaction from the hosts.
“My take is, it's fine. I think he's just trying to be competitive in front of a fight, and very similar to Virat, I think it's fine,” Moeen said. “But then, obviously, the other team, what you've done is, I think you've actually brought out the best of England and the fight and that beast England can be. And I think it's a different side of England. They've shown all the players that it's great for the series to win. I don't know why it's getting criticized,” he added during an interaction on Wednesday while playing for Guyana Amazon Warriors in the GSL.
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