The row between Mohammed Siraj and Travis Head was one of the main talking points of the second Test between Australia and India in Adelaide. After Siraj dismissed Bash during the Adelaide Test, both the players had some words with each other.
After the incident, Head revealed that he had jokingly told Siraj “well played”. However, Siraj said the opposite and made serious accusations against the President, claiming that he lied at the press conference.
Recently, former India opener Aakash Chopra shared his thoughts on the subject. Chopra slammed the Australian media for calling Siraj a “disgrace” and instead reminded them of his actions over the years.
After the incident between Mohammed Siraj and Travis Head, the Australian media was quick across India and even called it a “disgrace” to Indian cricket. Chopra was clearly displeased with their behavior and reminded them of Australia’s sportsmanship.
Aakash Chopra, speaking in a video on his YouTube channel, lashed out at the Australian media for using such a phrase for Mohammad Siraj. He reminded journalists of the undesirable events that have tarnished Australia’s image over the years.
“The talking point of the last match was Mohammed Siraj vs Travis Head, who said what, when and why. It became a topic of discussion. Someone, I think he’s a journalist, said that Siraj is a disgrace to cricket, India and everything,” he said. Chopra.
“I said you were born yesterday. Get your pacifier out of your mouth because if you’re Australian, look what Australia has done,” he added.
“Australians and sportsmanship don’t go hand in hand” – Aakash Chopra
Chopra did not stop there and spoke about the sportsmanship of Australia. He even claimed that Australians do not have the same spirit of sportsmanship and that they do not deserve to say such things.
“Who is shame? The coal that calls the kettle black. Think about it. I would say that Australians and sportsmanship and good behavior don’t go hand in hand. They don’t exist. You can’t use them in the same way. That’s the reality,” added the former India batsman. did
In the same video, Aakash Chopra reminded Australia of the incident in the previous Border-Gavaskar Trophy match when Mohammad Siraj had to face racial comments from local fans.
“I remember the last Test in Sydney. Your kids were making racial comments. They were your fans and they should have left, and then the match started. Have you forgotten that? Siraj was there on the receiving end. So please guys, take action,” he said. did.
During the Sydney Test in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2020-21, Mohammad Siraj complained about racial comments from the home Australian crowd. The match had to be stopped at half-time after Indian captain Ajinkya Rahane stood up to his team’s fast ball.
After those people were thrown out of the stadium, the match continued later. The Test match ended in a thrilling draw after some brave saves by Hanuma Vihari and Ravichandran Ashwin.
