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Head was clean bowled by Mohammed Siraj after scoring 140 runs from 141 balls during the second session of the 2nd day’s play of the ongoing 2nd Test in Adelaide.
Mohammed Siraj celebrates after taking Travis Head’s wicket. (Picture Cerdit: AP)
Star Indian pacer Mohammed Siraj accused Australian batter Travis Head of lying in the press conference on Saturday (December 7). According to the 30-year-old Indian bowler, after he dismissed the Australian left-handed batter for 140 runs from 141 balls, he didn’t say well bowled to him.
“It was a good battle. I loved bowling to him. He has batted really well for his 140,” Siraj told Star Sports on Sunday ahead of the start of the third day’s play at Adelaide Oval. “When you get hit for a six on your good ball, it kind of gets annoying. It ignites your passion. When I got him out, I celebrated, but he abused me.”
“It’s a lie that he said, ‘Well bowled’ to me. You can see what he actually said on TV. Initially, I only celebrated, but he was the one who started the conversation. In the press conference, he lied that he said, ‘Well bowled.’ You can go and check the highlights again,” he added.
According to the Indian fast bowler, “We don’t disrespect anyone. I respect every cricketer. Cricket is a gentleman’s game, but the way he acted after getting out was uncalled for.”
Former Indian spinner Harbhajan Singh, who has now donned the hat of an expert, extended support to Siraj and said, “What you did, Siraj, was right. He will remember that ball for a long while. And He definitely didn’t say, “Well bowled!” Whole Australia also must have watched.
“You did right. He (Travis Head) never said, ‘Well bowled.’ Australians don’t say this to anyone. I have had my fair share of battles with them in the past.
“You should be proud of yourself. You were excellent,” said Harbhajan.
