Delhi: The dispute between Mohammed Siraj and Travis Head is not showing any signs of stopping before the Brisbane Test. In fact, during the second Test match of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25 played in Adelaide, there was a heated argument between Indian fast bowler Mohammed Siraj and Australian batsman Travis Head, which created a stir in the cricket world. In this match, Australia defeated India by 10 wickets, making the series 1-1, but this incident has raised questions on the spirit of the game.
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What is the full story of the controversy?
This incident happened during the Adelaide Test, when Mohammed Siraj bowled Travis Head with a brilliant yorker in the 82nd over of Australia’s first innings. After taking the wicket, Siraj celebrated aggressively and pointed towards the audience. Head did not like this action and said something to Siraj. After this Head returned to the pavilion, but the Australian spectators booed Siraj again and again.
Strict action by ICC?
After this incident, a report said that both Mohammed Siraj and Travis Head may face disciplinary action from the ICC. However, cricket experts say that such incidents usually result in lighter punishment and the chances of both being banned are less.
Siraj and Head gave reactions
Travis Head, who was ‘Player of the Match’, regretted his reaction in the press conference. He said, “I just said ‘well ball’ to Siraj, but I regret my reaction. However, I felt it was important to present my point of view. Our team does not tolerate such actions.”
Mohammed Siraj denied Travis Head’s statement and said that he was just celebrating his wicket and Head abused him. Siraj said, “I just celebrated, but the head said wrong words to me, which was clearly visible on TV also. Cricket is a gentleman’s game and we respect everyone, but what he did was not right.”
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