ICC Sanctions Siraj and Head After Test Spat

Mohammed Siraj has received a 20% fine on his match fee and a demerit point from the ICC following a heated confrontation with Australia's Travis Head during the recent Adelaide Test, which India lost by ten wickets. Former Indian cricketer Harbhajan Singh criticized the ICC for being overly strict, suggesting both players have resolved their differences and the focus should now shift to upcoming matches in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. Meanwhile, ex-Australian captain Michael Clarke has called for further sanctions against Siraj, particularly for his aggressive appeal style, which he believes undermines the spirit of cricket. Clarke and former cricketer Mark Taylor have emphasized that Siraj’s behavior, including not consulting umpires after LBW appeals, disrespects the game. As the series stands at 1-1, the cricketing community is eager to see how these controversies will affect player conduct in future matches.