The Border-Gavaskar Trophy wanted some spice. And the Travis Head vs Mohammed Siraj incident on the second day of the pink-ball check has provided that to this sequence to spice issues up for the remaining three Exams.
Australia batter Travis Head mentioned he was dissatisfied with how his dismissal transpired – each with the fiery sendoff that India pacer Mohammed Siraj gave him. A heated trade adopted as Siraj appeared to trade a number of phrases and gestured Head in the direction of the dressing room.
“I mentioned ‘nicely bowled’ however he thought in any other case … when he pointed me to the sheds he acquired slightly bit again from me,” Head advised Fox Cricket after the day’s play. “I’m barely dissatisfied with how that transpired, with a few the previous innings. It’s what it’s. In the event that they wish to react like that and that’s how they wish to symbolize themselves, then so be it.”
A century, a send-off, Travis Head displays on a day stuffed with motion #AUSvIND pic.twitter.com/cNRZ5lxnSz
— cricket.com.au (@cricketcomau) December 7, 2024
Siraj disagrees
Nevertheless, Mohammed Siraj disagrees with Head’s feedback, saying the Australian opener lied concerning the send-off incident.
“It was an excellent battle. I cherished bowling to him. He has batted very well for his 140,” Siraj advised the Begin Sports activities.
“Whenever you get hit for a six in your good ball, it sort of will get annoying. It ignites your ardour. Once I acquired him out, I celebrated however he abused me,” mentioned Siraj.
“It’s a lie that he mentioned ‘nicely bowled’ to me.
“You may see what he really mentioned on TV. Initially, I solely celebrated however he was the one who began the dialog. Within the press convention, he lied that he mentioned ‘nicely bowled.’ You may go and examine the highlights once more.
Siraj, after being hit for a 4 and 6 earlier in that over, bowled a yorker to finish a powerful innings by Head, who made 140 off 141 balls on Day 2 of the second Check within the Border Gavaskar Trophy. Stares and phrases had been exchanged between Siraj and Head after that. (Screengrabs: cricket.com.au)
“We don’t disrespect anybody. I respect each cricketer. Cricket is a gentleman’s recreation however the best way acted after getting out was uncalled for,” he mentioned.
Harbhajan backs Siraj
Former India off-spinner Harbhajan Singh, who has had a historical past with the Australian cricket, backed Siraj and lauded him for his bowling efficiency.
“You probably did proper. He (Travis Head) by no means mentioned ‘nicely bowled.’ Australians don’t say this to anybody. I’ve had my honest shares of battles with them up to now.
“You ought to be pleased with your self. You had been wonderful,” mentioned Harbhajan.
