Chandigarh, December 10, 2024 (Punjab Khabarnama Bureau)- The Adelaide Test between India and Australia saw the visitors suffering a ten-wicket defeat. However, it is not the result that has captured the imagination of cricket fans worldwide rather it is the on-field incident involving Travis Head and Mohammed Siraj. The duo were recently sanctioned by the International Cricket Council (ICC) for having a verbal spat in the middle. The Indian pacer received one demerit point and was also docked 20 per cent of his match fees.
On the other hand, Head also received one demerit point. However, that was the extent of it when it came to the Australian middle-order batter. Former India spinner Harbhajan Singh has now given his take on the apex cricketing body handing out fines, saying that ICC is a bit too strict on players.
However, he also expressed his desire to see the matter coming to a close now as ICC has already given punishment to the two, and hence cricket fans should be more concerned about the competitive Border-Gavaskar Trophy rather than the controversies.
“Well, I think ICC is a bit too strict on players. These things happen in the ground. Obviously, forget what has happened and move forward. The players have patched up and talked to each other,” Harbhajan told Star Sports.
“Anyways, ICC being ICC has sanctioned the players. Let’s put that aside now and let’s move forward which is obviously, Brisbane. Let’s focus on cricket rather than all these controversies. Enough is enough,” he added.
Summary: Harbhajan Singh expresses disappointment with the ICC’s decision to dock Mohammed Siraj’s match fees after his altercation with Travis Head.