India’s cricketer Mohammed Siraj has been penalized for an intense send-off directed at England’s Ben Duckett during the recent Test match at Lord’s. The incident took place in the sixth over of day four when Siraj dismissed Duckett at mid-on.
Following the wicket, Siraj celebrated vigorously in Duckett’s face, leading to a physical confrontation as Duckett left the field. The International Cricket Council (ICC) has confirmed that Siraj has been fined 15% of his match fee and received a demerit point for breaching Article 2.5 of the ICC’s code of conduct.
This is not the first disciplinary action for Siraj, as he had previously been penalized for a similar incident involving Australia’s Travis Head in December 2024. Accumulating four demerit points within 24 months could result in a ban for the player.
The competitive nature of the series has led to heightened emotions on both sides, with England’s batting coach Marcus Trescothick acknowledging the passion and intensity exhibited by the teams. Trescothick emphasized the importance of maintaining boundaries during play but acknowledged that such moments add to the excitement for viewers.
In a related development, tensions flared between the teams on day three, with India expressing frustration over time-wasting tactics employed by England’s Zak Crawley and Duckett. The series continues to be marked by heated exchanges and strategic maneuvers aimed at gaining an advantage on the field.
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