Sat Dec 28 06:30:00 UTC 2024: ## Gavaskar Calls for Siraj’s Dropping from Indian Cricket Team
**Sydney, Australia** – Cricket legend Sunil Gavaskar has issued a scathing assessment of Mohammed Siraj’s performance in the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy, urging the Indian team management to drop the pacer rather than simply resting him. Siraj, a key contributor to India’s 2021 series win, has struggled in the current series, taking only 13 wickets in seven innings at an expensive cost of 4.07 runs per over. His underwhelming performance in the Boxing Day Test, where he conceded 122 runs without a wicket in the first innings, particularly drew Gavaskar’s ire.
Gavaskar, speaking to Star Sports, argued against resting Siraj, believing it sends the wrong message. He advocated for a direct and honest approach, stating that Siraj needs to be told his performance is unacceptable and that he’s being dropped from the team. The veteran cricketer suggested replacing Siraj with either Harshit Rana or Prasidh Krishna for the final Test in Sydney, bolstering the pace attack alongside Jasprit Bumrah. This, Gavaskar believes, will send a clear message about the team’s expectations for performance and accountability.
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