NEW DELHI: The fiery dismissal of Travis Head by Mohammed Siraj in the second Test sparked a storm on social media, with cricket fans and pundits weighing in on the dramatic exchange that followed.
Siraj, known for his aggressive bowling and animated celebrations, delivered a perfect yorker to dismantle Head’s stumps on Saturday during the day-night Test at Adelaide.
The moment escalated when Siraj approached Head with a fiery send-off, prompting boos from the Adelaide crowd and stirring heated debates online.
Reactions poured in, with many criticizing Siraj’s behaviour as unsportsmanlike.
A section of fans labelled the gesture disrespectful, with one comment reading, “Siraj, you’re a disgrace to yourself, Test cricket and your country.”
Others argued that such aggression is part of the competitive spirit of the game.
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