The deduction in match fees by ICC is 'fine' with Mohammed Siraj

An aggressive display of passion, a heated send-off to an opponent, an extended debate about the 'gentlemen's game,' and an ICC penalty later, Mohammed Siraj has moved on from the Adelaide Test incident. The Australian media approached the Indian pacer to question him about his on-field altercation with Travis Head. However, Siraj refrained from elaborating further on the incident, which has already captivated the sporting fraternity.

"It's all fine," says Mohammed Siraj about facing the ICC penalty

Australia avenged their defeat in the Perth Test by beating the visitors by 10 wickets in the pink-ball Test at Adelaide. With this victory, the Kangaroos leveled the Border Gavaskar Trophy series 1-1. However, these significant developments were overshadowed by the drama that unfolded at the Adelaide Oval on Day 2 of the second Test. After enduring a fiery spell from Mitchell Starc in the opening innings, India faced further trouble at the hands of Travis Head.

The batter dashed any hopes of India's revival in the match with a blistering knock of 140 off 141 balls. Head's innings finally ended when Siraj delivered a near-perfect yorker to hit the timber. The seamer celebrated the wicket with a fiery send-off, adding fuel to the tension. Head, meanwhile, responded with some words of his own, further intensifying the heated exchange.

The incident gained added attention when Travis Head and Mohammed Siraj recounted differing versions of the altercation. Opinions from various corners of the cricketing world poured in, with many putting Siraj in the spotlight. Following the conclusion of the Adelaide Test, the ICC reviewed the matter. Without taking sides or offering further clarification, the ICC sanctioned both Mohammed Siraj and Travis Head, handing each one demerit point. Additionally, Siraj faced a 20% deduction in his match fee.

Now, Siraj seems to have moved on from the incident. On Tuesday, the Indian team held a practice session in Adelaide. During the session, Australian media questioned Siraj about the penalty, which amounts to nearly 9,00,000 INR. In his response, Siraj remained composed and brushed off the issue, calling it 'fine.'

"Yeah man, it’s all good," Siraj said. "I am going to the gym now," he answered when the media questioned if the fine upset him.