WATCH: ‘He was the one who…’ – Mohammed Siraj accuses Travis Head of lying after verbal altercation with Aussie batter

Indian fast bowler Mohammed Siraj has refuted claims that he was the aggressor in the verbal altercation with Travis Head on Saturday. Adelaide Oval turned into a war zone after Siraj got the wicket of Head for 140 runs. After the wicket, the Indian pacer could be seen giving an animated send-off to Head. 

Speaking after play had ended to the Fox Cricket, Head explained what transpired between him and Siraj when he said, “I said ‘well bowled’ but he thought otherwise … when he pointed me to the sheds he got a little bit back from me.”

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Australian batter went on to add, “I’m slightly disappointed with how that transpired, with a couple of the past innings. It is what it is. If they want to react like that and that’s how they want to represent themselves, then so be it.”

Mohammed Siraj refutes claims made by Travis Head

On the other hand, Indian pacer Mohammed Siraj, during his chat with Star Sports, said that whatever Travis Head said to the media wasn’t true. Siraj said, “It was a good battle. I loved bowling to him. He has batted really well for his 140.”

The 30-year-old also said, “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. We don’t disrespect anyone. I respect every cricketer. Cricket is a gentleman’s game but the way acted after getting out was uncalled for,” further added Mohammed Siraj. 

Former India star Harbhajan Singh has thrown his support behind 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. 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."