Australian batter Travis Head expressed disappointment with his reaction to Indian pacer Mohammed Siraj’s send-off after he was given out on day two of the pink ball Test. Despite striking his second Test century against India, scoring 140 runs off 141 balls, Head felt that his response was not in line with what he would like to play the game.
The incident occurred when Siraj castled Head with a low full toss after Head had struck a six, causing him to celebrate and instruct Head to walk back. Head acknowledged that his reaction was surprising given the situation and said it was “a little bit far” at the time.
Head also revealed that Siraj’s action led to the home crowd booing him, citing the importance of raising the crowd. The Australian batter stated that he has spoken to some individuals about the confrontation but chose not to disclose further details.
In a statement, Head emphasized his desire to stand up for himself and maintain respect in the game. He reiterated that playing hard does not have to mean playing unfairly and expressed confidence in his teammates expecting the same standards from him.
Head’s comments come as Australia seeks to level the Border-Gavaskar series with India. The Australian batsman praised his team’s strong performance, saying they are well-positioned to take control of the match.
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