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Indian head coach Gautam Gambhir, known for opposing the mega-star culture in cricket, has received a major boost from Mohammed Siraj's stellar performances during the recent England tour. Siraj's relentless effort helped India secure a commendable 2-2 Test series draw, strengthening Gambhir's and chief selector Ajit Agarkar's resolve to establish a uniform team-first culture in Indian cricket.

According to sources, the BCCI, selection committee, and team management are united in their decision to end the practice of players selectively opting out of matches under the guise of workload management. While genuine workload concerns - especia...