'Siraj has a workload too...'- Irfan Pathan heavily criticised Jasprit Bumrah's workload management issue
Another tournament, and again discussion about Jasprit Bumrah's workload management. Will Bumrah be ready to play in the upcoming Asia Cup 2025? The question remains. Multiple former cricketers criticized BCCI and Bumrah's workload management issue.
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Another tournament, and again discussion about Jasprit Bumrah's workload management. Will Bumrah be ready to play in the upcoming Asia Cup 2025? The question remains. Multiple former cricketers criticized BCCI and Bumrah's workload management issue. Recently, former India international Irfan Pathan also commented on the burning topic.
Like many other cricket experts, Pathan also opined that when a player stepped into the field, he had to give his hundred percent; then, even issues like workload management can't be an excuse. For comparison, the former cricketer, now a cricket commentator, pointed out the relentless bowling spells of Mohammed Siraj during the Anderson-Tendulkar trophy.
"I believe that technology and recovery should go hand in hand. You should also listen to your body. But once you step onto the field, workload shouldn’t be a consideration anymore. Then it’s just a battle. One team against another. You have to win. "It’s a battle, and your only focus should be on winning by any means," Irfan Pathan said.
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Mohammed Siraj also has workload, Pathan said
During the 5-match Test series, Bumrah participated in 3 out of 5 games, as was informed by head coach Gautam Gambhir and chief selector Ajit Agarkar before the competition. Unlike Bumrah, Siraj played in all 5 out of 5 matches. During the 5th day of the 5th match at The Oval, where the series was on the line, the pacer delivered over 140 cases, which surprised cricket fraternities. In the absence of Bumrah, Siraj turned out to be a hero for Team India. The right-handed pacer finished the campaign with 23 wickets across the five Test matches.
Irfan added, "I’m talking about everyone, not just one player. Everyone. Siraj, on the last day of the last Test, was bowling at 145 km/h. He has a workload too, right? This applies to everyone. But once you step in, you give it your all."
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