ICC Imposes Fines on Mohammad Siraj and Travis Head for On-Field Misconduct During Adelaide Test

Islamabad:The International Cricket Council (ICC) has imposed fines on India’s fast bowler Mohammad Siraj and Australia’s top-order batsman Travis Head for breaching the code of conduct during the second Test between Australia and India in the Border-Gavaskar series.

The fines were imposed following an incident during the match where both players exchanged heated words on the field. Mohammad Siraj was charged under **ICC Code of Conduct** clause 2.5 for using inappropriate language, gestures, or actions, and was fined **20% of his match fee**. This clause deals with conduct related to inappropriate language or behavior on the field.

Travis Head, on the other hand, was penalized for breaching **Article 2.13** of the ICC Code of Conduct, which pertains to misconduct towards players, support staff, umpires, or match referees during an international match. Both players were also given **one demerit point** each on their disciplinary records, marking their first offense in the last 24 months.

Both Siraj and Head acknowledged their respective offenses and accepted the sanctions recommended by ICC Match Referee Ranjan Madugalle.

### Incident Overview

The incident occurred during the second Test of the Border-Gavaskar series, which was played with the pink ball in Adelaide as part of the **World Test Championship**. The tension escalated when Mohammad Siraj dismissed Travis Head for a brilliant 140-run knock, after which Siraj was seen pointing towards the Australian dressing room and making some verbal comments towards the Aussie batsman. The two players exchanged brief words on the field, but by the time Siraj came out to bat during India’s second innings, the matter had been resolved, and they had made peace.

### Australia’s Remarkable Comeback

Australia had made a stunning comeback after suffering a heavy defeat by 295 runs in Perth, where India had dominated. In the Adelaide Test, Australia managed to win by 10 wickets, with Travis Head’s remarkable 140 off 141 balls being the standout performance that played a crucial role in their victory. He was also named the **Player of the Match** for his exceptional knock.

Australia’s fast bowlers were in excellent form, with Mitchell Starc claiming 6 wickets in the first innings and 2 in the second. Pat Cummins took 2 wickets in the first innings and 5 in the second, while Scott Boland took 2 wickets in the first innings and 3 in the second, contributing significantly to Australia’s dominant performance.

### ICC World Test Championship Standings

Following this victory, Australia temporarily moved to the top of the ICC World Test Championship standings. However, after Sri Lanka’s victory, South Africa overtook Australia to reclaim the second spot, with India moving to third. Australia’s strong performance in Adelaide showcased their resilience and depth in both batting and bowling, positioning them as strong contenders in the World Test Championship.