Harbhajan Singh: The Indian team lost the Adelaide Test match by 10 wickets. During that match, there was a fight between Indian fast bowler Mohammad Siraj and Australian batsman Travis Head. For which ICC fined both Head and Siraj. Besides, both of them were also given one demerit point. Now former Indian spinner Harbhajan Singh Siraj has given a big statement being unhappy with the punishment he received.
What did Harbhajan Singh say?
Harbhajan Singh said about the punishment given by ICC to Siraj and Travis Head, ‘I think ICC has become very strict with the players. All these things keep happening in the field. We should forget this and move ahead. The players talked among themselves and reached a compromise. But ICC took action against the players. Now let’s move ahead and think about the Test match to be played in Brisbane. Enough is enough, now everything should be forgotten.
What was the whole matter?
Here let us tell you that there was a fight between Siraj and Head during the Adelaide Test. After dismissing Hayden, Siraj angrily signaled him to return to the pavilion. While returning to the pavilion, Head also said something to Siraj.
Siraj and Head were convicted under this section
The ICC has found Siraj guilty of violating Article 2.5 of the Code of Conduct. According to this, if a player or support staff uses abusive language, action is taken against him. Head has been found guilty of violating section 2.13 of the code of conduct. According to this, action is taken against players or support staff for misconduct.
Siraj and Head accepted the allegations against match referee Ranjan Madugalle and accepted their mistake. There was no need for hearing today. In such a situation, ICC found both of them guilty and sentenced them.