Mohammad Siraj was warned by umpires for his fiery send-off to Travis Head. Siraj dismissed Head for 140 runs in the pink ball test in Adelaide. Heated exchanges occurred after the dismissal as Head dominated his inning.
The Fiery Send-off
India Speedster Mohammad Siraj was issued a warning by Umpire. The incident occurred after Travis Head’s dismissal during the ongoing pink ball test in Adelaide. Travis had been punishing Indian bowlers with a scintillating knock.
Travis Head, who scored 140 runs off 141 deliveries, including 17 boundaries and four sixes, was removed by a brilliant yorker bowled by Siraj. Following the wicket, a heated exchange took place between the two players. The umpires intervened and warned Siraj to calm his celebrations down.
Siraj Aggression And Warning
The incident occurred in Siraj’s first over with the new ball, where Head had already hit him with the fiery shots.
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The fast bowler, after dismissing Head, expressed his frustration through an intense send-off. This aggressive display drew immediate attention from the on-field umpires, who were seen speaking to Siraj about his behavior.
The Adelaide crowd, displeased with Siraj’s celebration. He got booed throughout the match, particularly during his run-up or when the ball reached him while fielding.
Head’s Stellar Knock
Travis Head dominated the innings and proved his potential to be an obstacle for India.He capitalized on the pink-ball conditions to score his third Day/Night Test century in Adelaide. Head’s aggressive approach put the Indian bowlers under immense pressure, which seemingly led to Siraj’s frustrated reaction.
Earlier in the match, Siraj was also seen expressing his frustration towards Marnus Labuschagne. The Indian pacer threw the ball towards the stump after Labuschagne pulled away from his stance. As the sight screen distracted him.
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