Tussled, altercations and confrontations are all a part of the sport however as Mohammed Siraj dismissed Travis Head on Day 2 of the pink-ball Test towards Australia in Adelaide, a number of traces have been crossed. The Australia batsman admitted that his face-off with Siraj went a bit overboard on Saturday whereas additionally claiming that he praised the India pacer’s bowling, although jokingly. However, Siraj later countered Head’s claims, suggesting the Adelaide Test centurion did not say “well bowled” and lied in regards to the incident within the press convention after the second day’s play. However, it was good to see the 2 burying the hatchet throughout the third day’s play which concluded with a hug being exchanged between them.
Siraj’s fiery celebration after dismissing Head, who scored a counterattacking 140, sparked heated exchanges, including drama to the second day of the Pink-ball Test right here on Saturday.
Expressing disappointment at Siraj’s conduct, Head claimed that he stated “well bowled” after being castled by a low toss, a press release the Indian dismissed as a lie.
“It was a good battle. I loved bowling to him. He has batted really well for his 140,” Siraj advised Harbhajan Singh throughout an interplay on Star Sports.
“When you get hit for a six on your good ball, it kind of gets annoying. It ignites your passion. When I got him out, I celebrated but he abused me,” stated Siraj. “It’s a lie that he stated ‘nicely bowled’ to me.”
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It was nice to see Siraj and Head exchanging a hug after the match, placing an finish to the controversy.
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The incident unfolded after Siraj, having dropped the native hero on 76 earlier within the day, conceded a six to him. The Hyderabadi responded instantly, casting Head with a low full toss and celebrating animatedly, whereas instructing him to stroll again.
Head reacted with a number of verbal volleys of his personal earlier than leaving for the dressing room. Siraj was subsequently booed by the report 50,000-plus Adelaide crowd. The pacer was later seen discussing the group’s response with the umpires.
“You can see what he actually said on TV. Initially, I only celebrated but he was the one who started the conversation. In the press conference, he lied that he said ‘well bowled.’ You can go and check the highlights again,” Siraj said.
“We do not disrespect anybody. I respect each cricketer. Cricket is a gentleman’s recreation however the way in which he acted after getting out was uncalled for.”
Head’s brilliant innings of 141-ball 140 was the backbone of Australia’s total of 337 in 87.3 overs, even as wickets fell around him. He played a pivotal role in helping Australia secure a commanding 157-run first-innings lead.
“Well, I stated ‘nicely bowled’, however he thought in any other case when he pointed me to the sheds. Yeah, I used to be barely disillusioned with the way in which that transpired with a few the previous innings,” Head told ‘Fox Cricket’ on Saturday .
“But, yeah, it’s what it’s in the event that they need to react like that. And that is how they need to characterize themselves and so be it.”
With PTI Inputs
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