The rivalry between India and Australia is known for its fierce competition, often marked by aggression and relentless sledging on the field. A similar incident took place during the day-night Test match between Australian batter Travis Head and Indian bowler Mohammed Shami.
Travis Head has been a consistent performer against India on big occasions, such as the 2023 ICC World Test Championship final and the 2023 ICC ODI World Cup final. His consistency and match-winning performances have earned him a reputation as one of Australia’s most reliable and dynamic players in recent times.
During the second Test match between India and Australia in Adelaide, Travis Head played a blistering knock of 140 runs in 141 balls, including 13 fours and 4 sixes. He dominated the bowlers with his aggressive and thunderous batting. The Indian bowlers were feeling helpless until Mohammed Siraj nailed down the Australian batter.
The Indian seamer delivered a beautiful pin-point yorker towards the middle stump from over the stumps, attaining a particular angle. Batter Travis Head was beaten by the ball as he got late while bringing his bat towards the ball. The wicket of set batter Head brought a different vibe of energy amongst the crowd.
After the wicket, Mohammed Siraj got pumped up and got involved in a heated conversation with Travis Head. Siraj, known for his fiery temperament, exchanged words with Head as the intensity on the field rose. The altercation seemed to stem from the frustration of the Indian bowlers as they struggled to break the partnership. Both players were visibly charged up, with Siraj gesturing animatedly while Head remained composed. The brief tension added extra drama to the match, highlighting the competitive nature of the encounter, but it quickly settled as both players focused on the game once again.
Captain Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Shubman Gill, and Harshit Rana were seen calming down Mohammed Siraj, while the Indian crows started booing the bowler. Siraj also dismissed Alex Carey and Mitchell Starc, further intensifying the atmosphere and stirring up the Australian crowd.
