India pacer Mohammed Siraj received huge accolades from former skipper Sunil Gavaskar for his amazing performance in the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy 2025. Siraj featured in all five Tests against England and assisted India in drawing the series 2-2, taking 23 wickets, most in the series. Siraj's Performance Shuts Down Workload Concerns Workload management had been a constant topic of debate throughout the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy 2025. India rotated almost every pacer during the five Tests, but Mohammed Siraj was the only one who featured in all five matches. He bowled a total 185.3 overs in the series, which also equals to bowling a four over spell in 47 IPL matches. The number of overs bowled by him is more than any other bowler from either side. Siraj’s ability to consistently deliver long spells caught the attention of cricket experts and fans alike. Gavaskar was scathing in his criticism of workload management in cricket during an India Today interview. He appreciated the dedication of Siraj and stated that the pacer demonstrated "workload" is not a physical but a mental issue. Gavaskar said: "There's always the saying that bowlers win your matches, but the fact of the matter is that you've also got to score the runs. Because India didn't score the runs, they lost those two matches. I think Siraj bowled his heart out and he debunked forever this business of workload." Also Read | 'Bigger Than Gabba': Gavaskar Hails India's Historic Win at The Oval The former Indian cricketer said: "I hope the word ‘workload’ goes out of the Indian Cricket dictionary. I've been saying that for a long time. For five Test matches nonstop, he bowled 6-over, 7-over, 8-over spells because the captain wanted it, and the country expected of him. And I think that is the one thing that we all should keep in mind that this workload is only a mental thing, not so much a physical thing." Gavaskar's Message to Team Management Gavaskar cautioned the Indian team management, including new coach Gautam Gambhir, against falling into the trap of giving rests to players for reasons of workload. He used Rishabh Pant's valiant half-century in Manchester under injury conditions after fracturing a toe as an example of dedication. Gavaskar explained: "If you are going to succumb to people who are talking about workload, then you are never going to have your best players on the field. You've got to get them to a situation where you say, 'Hello, you are playing for your country, and when you are playing for your country, you got to forget the aches and pains in your muscles." Also Read | McCullum Regretted Picking Gill? Wanted To Give POTS To This Indian Player He added: "That is what you mean on the border. Do you think the jawans complain about the cold, or what is the situation? They are there to give their lives for the country. Give your very best for the country. Don't worry about accident pains. What did Rishabh Pant show you? He came out to bat with a fracture. That is the kind of thing you want to expect from your team. Don't go by the little injuries. It is an honor given to you amongst 140 crores of people, so you are so lucky to be able to represent India. And you should not take that lightly. And this what we have seen with Siraj, five Test matches, bowling nonstop." Siraj himself spoke to the question in the post-match news conference following the thrilling six-run victory in the final Test at the Oval. He stated, "Playing cricket in India is an honour. You are representing 140 crore people and that is what we saw in Mohammed Siraj." Bumrah's situation was also mentioned during the discussion. Gavaskar explained that Jasprit Bumrah's missing two Tests was not for workload reasons, but because he had a back injury from the Australia tour. Bumrah was only cleared to play three Tests by the BCCI medical team. Even after missing two matches, Bumrah was able to get two five-wicket hauls in the series. Siraj took 23 wickets at 32.43, with two five-wicket innings, while his overall figure of 185.3 overs was more than any other bowler in the series, ahead of England's Chris Woakes. His consecutive spells and unparalleled dedication have stirred a new debate regarding the Indian cricket team's approach to workload for players in the future.