Team India has finally released an official statement on the tussle between Mohammad Siraj and Travis Head that turned serious on the second day of the Adelaide Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy.
India’s bowling coach Morne Morkel attended a press conference after the 2nd day of the test match. During the press conference, Morkel defended Siraj by claiming that he gives 100% with the ball regardless of the situation.
Morkel further pointed out that such moments will come in a big series as both players play the game hard. The former South African cricketer even claimed that both the players will get along well after the match.
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Team India has issued an official statement regarding the Mohammed Siraj-Travis Head controversy
During the press conference, Morne Morkel praised the character of Mohammad Siraj who gave his all while bowling. He claimed that Siraj gives all his energy regardless of the game situation.
“Yes, (Mohammed) Siraj is the type of player who gives 100% when the ball is in his hands. I think that’s the character he brings to the bowling unit. He’s going to run all day. What the scoreboard says and I think that’s always the case in a big match like this. “You’re going to have moments where you kind of, I wouldn’t say break or break, but it does during a session or a game. It’s potentially on the line,” Morkel said.
Speaking later on the incident, Morkel predicted that both the players would come to terms with each other after the game and such a situation would only arise when two players play the game hard.
“We will have moments like that and they are two cricketers who play the game hard and play the game hard. But I am sure after the game they will be the best of mates,” he said.
What was the argument?
Travis Head was bowled by Mohammad Siraj in the 82nd over. After taking the cap, he sent off to Siraj Head, which the latter did not like. As a result, Bash answered with a few words.
After the end of the day’s play, Head claimed that he had jokingly told Mohammad Siraj “good batting” after the wicket, but did not get a good response from India. He also said that he was disappointed with his reaction in that situation.
“It probably went a little too far, so I’m disappointed with my reaction, but I’m going to stand up for myself. I want to think we’re not going to do that on our team. (That’s) ) It’s not the way I want to play the game and I feel like my teammates are the same, if that’s If I see it, I’ll probably call him, which I did,” he said.
Travis Head dominates Australia
Meanwhile, Travis Head continued his good run against India with another fine knock in Adelaide. The left-handed batsman counter-attacked with 140 from just 141 balls to put Australia in the promotion position.
Australia took a huge first innings lead on the back of Head’s century and Marnus Labuschagne’s brilliant half-century. In reply, India were reeling in their second innings as the Australian bowlers were all over them.
