Travis Head showcased his incredible form on Day 2 of the Pink Ball Test between Australia and India at the Adelaide Oval. Playing on his home turf, Head smashed a brilliant 140 runs off just 141 balls, including 17 fours and four towering sixes. His knock was a blend of aggression and control, leaving the Indian bowlers scrambling for answers.
This was Head’s eighth Test century and his second against India. The southpaw has consistently delivered on big occasions against the Men in Blue, having also scored centuries in the ICC World Test Championship (WTC) 2023 final and the World Cup 2023 final. His ability to dominate India’s attack has made him a pivotal figure in Australia’s batting lineup.
Mohammed Siraj gives animated send off after ending Travis Head’s heroics
Head’s explosive innings came to an end when Mohammed Siraj delivered a perfect yorker, uprooting the stumps and sending the Adelaide crowd into a mix of cheers and gasps. The delivery was a testament to Siraj’s skill, as he pinpointed the base of the stumps to dismiss the centurion.
However, the drama didn’t end there. As Head walked back, Siraj gave him an intense send-off, standing close and exchanging words. Head, visibly annoyed, responded in kind, reportedly dropping an “F” bomb during the heated exchange. While there was no conclusive audio evidence of the words exchanged, Siraj’s animated gestures and Head’s body language spoke volumes about the tension between the two.
Here is the video:
There was a bit happening here between Head and Siraj after the wicket 👀#AUSvIND pic.twitter.com/f4k9YUVD2k
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Adelaide crowd applauds Head but boos Siraj
The home crowd at the Adelaide Oval gave Head a standing ovation for his brilliant knock. His innings had been the backbone of Australia’s first-innings total and had put the hosts in a strong position.
However, the crowd was less appreciative of Siraj’s fiery send-off. Boos echoed around the stadium as Siraj walked back to his fielding position, with many fans expressing their displeasure at the bowler’s aggressive behavior.
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