“Travis Head Lied”: Mohammed Siraj Breaks Silence On Ship-Off Controversy

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 had 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 little bit uncalled for as he was praising the India pacer’s supply. Nevertheless, Siraj has termed Head’s assertion an entire lie.

In a chat with India’s former spinner Harbhajan Singh, Siraj stated: “I loved bowling loads right here. They had been batting very well and once they hit the nice balls for boundaries, you’ll be able to’t assist. No matter you noticed on TV, I did not say something in disrespect. It was simply a part of my celebration (Speaking in regards to the celebration after Head’s wicket). No matter he stated within the press convention, was a lie. He by no means stated ‘properly bowled’. We respect one another and cricket is a gentleman’s recreation. It did not really feel proper to me (speaking in regards to the stuff that Head spoke about Siraj’s celebration in PC). We all know make a comeback, we’re staying optimistic all the time and take a look at our greatest to rise to the event.”

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Harbhajan additionally shared his personal experiences of enjoying in Australia, saying he has additionally been on the middle 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 little bit too far.

“I truly jokingly stated ‘properly bowled’, then he pointed me within the sheds and I had my response as properly. I do not wish to give it an excessive amount of airtime. I really feel like the best way I play the sport I would love a greater response. I used to be shocked on the response when it comes to the scenario of the sport and the lead up. There was no confrontation main as much as it,” he stated.

“It in all probability [went] a little bit bit far, that is why I am upset within the response I gave again, however I am additionally going to face up for myself. Prefer to assume in our workforce we would not try this. [It’s] not the best way I might wish 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 choosing up 4 wickets within the first innings, Siraj may need to assist India a little bit with the bat too because the workforce faces an inconceivable job towards Australia on Day 3 of the day-night Take a look at.