Adelaide Test: Mohammed Siraj Booed By Crowd After Fiery Send-Off To Travis Head

The second day of the Test match between India and Australia at Adelaide Oval was filled with tension. Indian bowler Mohammed Siraj faced a hostile crowd after giving Australian batter Travis Head a fiery send-off.

Head, who has troubled India in recent tournaments, scored an impressive 140 runs off 141 balls. His innings included 17 fours and 4 sixes, helping Australia gain a lead of over 100 runs.

Siraj dismissed Head in the 82nd over with a precise yorker. Afterward, he celebrated with an animated gesture that led to an exchange of words between him and Head. The crowd applauded Head as he left the field.

The atmosphere soured when the Adelaide crowd booed Siraj for his aggressive celebration. This sentiment persisted even as Siraj took his position in the field during the next over. Indian captain Rohit Sharma and teammates, including Virat Kohli, stepped in to calm him down.

Siraj seemed unsettled after the incident, giving away 11 runs in his following over. Former cricketer Sunil Gavaskar commented on the situation, saying, "When you give a send-off to the local favorite after a century, some hostility is bound to come your way."

Earlier in the day, Jasprit Bumrah caused concern among Indian fans when he appeared to suffer a groin injury. Fortunately, he resumed bowling after a short break.

India's Struggles Continue

Australia's strong performance has put India under immense pressure. After being dismissed for 180 runs in their first innings, India faltered again in their second innings. They lost five wickets quickly, including key players Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma.

With India facing significant challenges, the third day promises more intense action as both teams vie for dominance on the field.