Border-Gavaskar Trophy / Head and Siraj were punished for fighting with each other, ICC issued a strict order

Border-Gavaskar Trophy: The Test series being played between India and Australia has once again attracted the attention of the cricket world. While India won the first match of the series and took the lead in the series, the Australian team made a great comeback in the second match. However, during this match, a controversy arose, which has remained a topic of discussion till now. Some sharp words were exchanged between Indian fast bowler Mohammed Siraj and Australian batsman Travis Head, due to which both the players came on the radar of the ICC.

ICC's decision: Fine and demerit points

After this controversy, the ICC has taken strict action against both the players and imposed fines and demerit points. Both Mohammed Siraj and Travis Head were found guilty of violating ICC rules. Due to this, both the players have been fined 20 percent of their match fees. Apart from this, both have also been given one demerit point each.

The ICC has also clarified that although this mistake has been made, both the players have not been banned for any upcoming match. The ICC admitted that both players had violated rule 2.5, and Travis Head had even violated rule 2.13.

Controversy between Head and Siraj

The controversy started when Travis Head played a brilliant innings of 140 runs during the second Pink Ball Test. This innings proved to be a game-changer, and Head's batting put Australia in a strong position. However, the matter heated up only after Head was out. Siraj dismissed Head and as soon as Head walked towards the pavilion, he said something to Siraj, which Siraj probably found unpleasant. After this, Siraj gestured him to go out.

This entire incident went viral on social media and became a topic of discussion among cricket lovers.

Statements of both the players

After this incident, Travis Head and Mohammad Siraj gave their respective statements on this matter. Head said that he had praised Siraj's ball and did not say any abusive words against him. But Siraj probably thought something else of his statement. Siraj said that Head was batting very well and had also hit a brilliant six before getting out. When Siraj dismissed Head, he was celebrating expressing his happiness. During this, Head said some abusive words, after which Siraj gestured him to go out.

Effect of ICC's punishment

After this decision of the ICC, it can be said that efforts are being made to maintain discipline in the game. Although this dispute was a minor issue, the ICC's action regarding it gave a message to both the players that there should be no lack of discipline on the field.

Such controversies often happen in cricket, but it will be interesting to see how this relationship between the two teams develops in the future and whether such controversies are seen in the future as well. At present, both competition and excitement are at their peak in this Test series between the Indian and Australian teams.