'I am going to...' - Mohammed Siraj responds to fine imposed by ICC on feud with Travis Head

Mohammed Siraj and Travis Head were sanctioned by the International Cricket Council (ICC) for their on-field feud during the second Test match in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024. While Siraj was fined 20% off his match fee, Head was just sanctionced and escaped the financial penalty. The matter escalated in the press conference where both the players gave two different statements. 

After the imposition of fine, when Siraj was asked about his reaction to it, he just said, "I am going to the gym now." It was pretty unfair for the Indian bowler to receive the fine when the fight was between both the players. Siraj's hesitation to speak anything related to the judgement showed how much it might have affected him as a player. 

However, both players received one demerit point which is their first in 24 months. The players are safe from suspension but if they get 2-3 demerit points, they'll be suspended from one game. The third Test match between Australia and India is scheduled to start on December 14 in Brisbane. It is an important game for both teams as the WTC 2025 finals is in stake. 

Mohammed Siraj is nowhere near Shami: Andy Roberts

Former pace bowling legend Andy Roberts praised Mohammed Shami and compared Siraj to him during an interview. Amid the ongoing injury speculation of Shami, former cricketer feels he is better than Siraj and deserves a place in the squad. 

"Shami has been India’s best bowler for a while. He may not get the amount of wickets Jasprit Bumrah gets, but he’s the full package and is more consistent than the rest. Shami swings the ball, Shami seams the ball and Shami’s control is as good as Bumrah’s. Mohammed Siraj, India's second-best seamer after Bumrah in Australia, is nowhere near Shami's class. Shami should play. Mohammed Siraj is nowhere near Shami," said Roberts to Mid-day.