Adelaide: Indian pacer Mohammed Siraj and Australian batter Travis Head are under the ICC’s scanner following their verbal spat during the second day of the day-night Test in Adelaide. Reports confirm that both players were found guilty of breaching the ICC Code of Conduct after a disciplinary hearing. However, due to their previously clean records, the duo is expected to face minor penalties, such as fines or reprimands, rather than suspensions.
The altercation occurred after Head delivered a stellar 141-ball 140 before being bowled by Siraj. The Indian bowler, celebrating the dismissal, gave Head an aggressive send-off, prompting an exchange of words between the two players. Siraj later endured boos from the Adelaide crowd during the match, which Australia won by 10 wickets.
Post-match, Head claimed that he had merely said “well bowled” to Siraj and was surprised by the reaction. However, Siraj refuted this, alleging that Head had abused him, a claim he said was visible on television footage.
The ICC’s decision, though not yet announced, is likely to serve as a reminder of the importance of maintaining sportsmanship on the field, even during intense moments of competition.
