Travis Head and Mohammed Siraj Clash: Before the Brisbane Test, the dispute between Mohammed Siraj and Travis Head is not stopping. The heated exchange between Indian fast bowler Mohammed Siraj and Australian batsman Travis Head during the second Test match of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25 played in Adelaide has created a stir in the cricket world. In this match, Australia defeated India by 10 wickets and leveled the series 1-1, but this incident that happened during the match has raised questions.
what is the whole matter
This incident happened in the Adelaide Test when Mohammed Siraj clean bowled Travis Head on a brilliant inswinging yorker in the 82nd over of Australia’s first innings. After taking the wicket, Siraj celebrated aggressively by pointing towards the audience. Travis Head did not like this action and said something to Siraj. Although Head returned to the pavilion after this, the Australian crowd expressed displeasure at Siraj’s behavior and booed him repeatedly.
ICC will take action
This has been revealed in a report after the incident in Adelaide Test. According to which both Mohammad Siraj and Travis Head may have to face disciplinary action from ICC for this incident. However, experts say such incidents generally result in lesser punishments and less chances of suspension for both players.
Siraj-Head presented his views on the controversy
‘Player of the Match’ Travis Head objected to his reaction. He said, ‘I only called Siraj ‘well ball’ but I regret the reaction I gave. However, I felt it was important to present my stand. Our team does not tolerate this kind of behavior.
Mohammed Siraj completely rejected Travis Head’s statement and said, ‘I was just celebrating my wicket and Head insulted me. He abused me, the effect of which was visible on TV also. Cricket is a gentleman’s game and we respect everyone but what he said was not right.
On the third day, things seemed to calm down between the two players. When Mohammed Siraj came to bat in India’s second innings, he and Travis Head were seen laughing and talking. This clearly indicated that both of them have left the dispute behind.