The second day of the Adelaide Test between India and Australia saw drama unfold on the field. Travis Head, who played a spectacular 140-run knock, became the center of attention after a heated exchange with Mohammed Siraj following his dismissal.
The Indian pacer's fiery send-off, coupled with the verbal clash, drew boos from the Adelaide crowd and sparked discussions about on-field conduct.
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Head later revealed his thoughts on the incident, shedding light on what transpired between the two players. Let’s take a look at what Head had to say.
What sparked the clash between Siraj and Head?
Tensions flared during the second day of the Adelaide Test when Siraj dismissed Travis Head with a lethal yorker. The heated moment occurred after Head, who had been pivotal in Australia’s innings with a stunning 140-run knock, was clean-bowled.
Siraj’s animated send-off led to an exchange of words, leaving the Adelaide crowd unimpressed as they booed the Indian pacer.
The incident followed Siraj’s failure to capitalize on a catching opportunity earlier in the day when Head was batting on 76.
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What did Travis Head say about the incident?
After the day's play, Travis Head shared his perspective on the heated exchange. Speaking to Fox Cricket, the Australian batter expressed his disappointment with Siraj’s behaviour.
He stated, "I said well bowled, but he thought otherwise. When he pointed me towards the shed, he got a little bite back from me,"
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"I’m slightly disappointed with how that transpired, with a couple of the past innings. It is what it is. If they want to react like that and that’s how they want to represent themselves, then so be it,” he added.
How did the game unfold before the incident?
Travis Head’s century was a masterclass in counterattacking cricket. Facing 141 balls, Head smashed 140 runs, hitting 17 boundaries and four sixes.
He formed key partnerships with Marnus Labuschagne (65 runs for the fourth wicket) and Alex Carey (74 runs for the sixth wicket), propelling Australia to a commanding first-innings total of 337, with a lead of 157 runs.
The century marked Head’s third in pink-ball Tests. Notably, he broke his own record for the fastest century in a Day-Night Test, reaching the milestone in just 111 balls.
