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Mohammed Siraj’s stray throw earned a glare from Ravindra Jadeja as the commentator said it felt like a ‘civil war’.
, Border-Gavaskar Trophy: India’s Mohammed Siraj and Ravindra Jadeja (AP)
Mohammed Siraj was involved in a ‘civil war’ on Day 2 of the third Test for the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. Former English cricketer Mark Nicholas noted that the Indian bowler’s enthusiasm caused Ravindra Jadeja to give Siraj a stern look.
The incident happened when Jadeja was bowling in the post-lunch session. Travis Head had deflected a delivery towards the offside and was off for a quick single.
Siraj ran over to the ball, collected it and threw it fast at the non-striker’s end in hopes of getting Head run out.
The throw through was wayward and instead went over Head, prompting Jadeja to jump in order to collect it. In the attempt, Jadeja hurt his fingers and the spinner was not at all happy.
Mark Nicholas was heard saying on air: “There is a bit of civil war on the field as Siraj’s enthusiasm gets the better of him. He flung the ball so hard that it could have gone for four byes, but Jadeja gave him a right look. He must have said, ‘You almost broke my finger, pal. Take it easy’.”
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In the end, Head put an insipid Indian bowling attack to sword for his second successive hundred while Steve Smith wore the opposition down with a statement century as Australia reached a commanding 405 for 7 at stumps. A 241-run stand between Head (152 off 160) and Smith (101 off 190) for the fourth wicket.
The field placements in the early part of Head’s innings were questionable with India having a deep point and deep square leg, allowing the explosive batter to pace his innings with singles and doubles earned through cuts and whips off legs.
The short balls were finally attempted when Head was well set and he duly put them away with disdain but Rohit Sharma not playing a third man for his ramp shot looked a bit odd. It was more of reactive captaincy from Rohit rather than being proactive.
(With inputs from Agencies)
