Its A Large Collection So…: Pat Cummins, Rohit Sharma React To Mohammed Siraj-Travis Head Confrontation In Adelaide

Australia skipper Pat Cummins and India skipper Rohit have reacted to the on-field confrontation between Travis Head and Mohammed Siraj on the second day of the pink-ball Check in Adelaide. Cummins mentioned that his intervention was not required within the incident whereas Rohit revealed that had no drawback with Siraj’s habits.

Notably, Siraj gave a fiery send-off to Head, who struck his second Check century in opposition to India on Saturday. The incident befell after Siraj bowled Head with a low full toss after he’d been whipped over the leg aspect for six. After dismissing the attacking batter, the Indian pacer celebrated animatedly and appeared to alternate a couple of phrases and gestured Head in the direction of the dressing room.  

After the tip of second day’s play, Head mentioned that Siraj’s send-off was uncalled for, and that he had solely praised the India pacer’s supply after being bowled. Then again, Siraj swiftly denied the accusation, calling it a “lie”.

“I did not say something to him. Within the press convention, he mentioned the incorrect factor. He lied. No means he mentioned ‘well-bowled’,” Siraj mentioned within the interview with former India spin bowler Harbhajan Singh on Star Sports activities.

“Later, on the press convention, he (Head) mentioned incorrect issues. He claimed he mentioned ‘nicely bowled’ to me however that’s a lie, there was no ‘nicely bowled’ that I might see.

Reacting to the incident, Australia captain mentioned that Travis Head is a “huge boy” who can speak for himself.

“Travis Head is vice-captain of the workforce, so he is a giant boy. He can speak for himself,” Cummins mentioned through the post-match media interplay.

“As a basic rule, you usually let the boys be themselves. In case you ever must step in to intervene as captain, I’d, however as I mentioned, for our group, I’ve by no means actually felt like I’ve wanted to try this,” he added.

Cummins additionally acknowledged the excessive stakes of the collection with packed crowds each day.

“It is a huge collection so there’s quite a bit driving on it. The umpire stepped in fairly shortly, and that was the tip of it, the Australian skipper

“To be sincere, they will do no matter they need. I am extra nervous about our boys. Like at all times, I assumed our boys’ behaviour was wonderful this week, prefer it appears to be each week,” he added.

In the meantime, India skipper Rohit acknowledged {that a} wonderful line exists between being combative and going too far however he had no drawback with the behaviour of Siraj who was roundly booed by the group at Head’s house floor Adelaide Oval.

“He (Siraj) likes to get into the batters, so simple as that. It offers him success and as a captain it is my job to again their aggression. Clearly there’s a wonderful line between that, and we do not wish to cross something that may convey dispute into the sport,” mentioned Rohit.

“However clearly having a phrase or two with the opposition will not be a nasty factor and he (Siraj) likes it. That is what will get him going. In that previous we have seen so many cricketers that like that battle and Siraj is certainly one in all them,” he added.