India pacer Mohammed Siraj broke silence on the controversy that erupted after he gave a fiery send-off to Australia batter Travis Head on Day 2 of the second Take a look at on the Adelaide Oval. In a video that has gone viral on social media, Siraj and Head have been noticed partaking in a verbal duel after the Australian batter was bowled by the India pacer on Saturday. Head had the chance to share his views on the controversy within the post-day press convention. Siraj then broke his silence on the matter forward of the beginning of the play on Day 3.
Within the press convention on the finish of Day 2, Head urged that Siraj’s send-off was a bit uncalled for as he was praising the India pacer’s supply. Nonetheless, Siraj has termed Head’s assertion an entire lie.
In a chat with India’s former spinner Harbhajan Singh, Siraj mentioned: “I used to be having fun with bowling to him. It was a very good battle as a result of he was batting very well. When a batter hits you for a six on a very good ball, it feels dangerous. That gave me power. After bowling him out, I celebrated. Then he abused me. You possibly can see it on TV as nicely. Within the begin, it was my celebration, I did not say something to him. Within the press convention, he mentioned the unsuitable factor. He lied. Noway he mentioned well-bowled. We respect everybody. I at all times respect everybody as a result of cricket is a gentleman’s sport. Travis Head’s actions have been unsuitable. I didn’t really feel good”.
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Harbhajan additionally shared his personal experiences of taking part in in Australia, saying he has additionally been on the heart of such controversies.
Siraj had bowled Head with a full supply instantly after being hit for six, knocking him off, and gestured in the direction of the dressing room. Head, in flip, spun round and gave his response. Later, although, the Australian batter admitted that issues went a bit too far.
“I really jokingly mentioned ‘nicely bowled’, then he pointed me within the sheds and I had my response as nicely. I do not need to give it an excessive amount of airtime. I really feel like the way in which I play the sport I would love a greater response. I used to be shocked on the response when it comes to the state of affairs of the sport and the lead up. There was no confrontation main as much as it,” he mentioned.
“It in all probability [went] a bit bit far, that is why I am dissatisfied within the response I gave again, however I am additionally going to face up for myself. Wish to assume in our group we would not do this. [It’s] not the way in which I might prefer to play the sport and really feel like my team-mates are the identical. If I see that, I in all probability name it out, which I did,” he added.
After selecting up 4 wickets within the first innings, Siraj may need to assist India a bit with the bat too because the group faces an unbelievable job in opposition to Australia on Day 3 of the day-night Take a look at.
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