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IND vs AUS: Why Mohammed Siraj Faced a Harsher Penalty Than Travis Head for the Same Violation


Published on 2024-12-10 10:25:19 - mykhel
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  • Learn why Indian pacer Mohammed Siraj received a harsher penalty than Australian batsman Travis Head after their heated altercation during the Adelaide day-night Test. Explore the ICCs reasoning and t

The article from MyKhel discusses the disparity in penalties handed out to Indian cricketer Mohammed Siraj and Australian cricketer Travis Head during the second Test match between India and Australia in Delhi. Both players were found guilty of breaching the ICC Code of Conduct for showing dissent at an umpire's decision. However, Siraj received a heavier fine of 15% of his match fee, while Head was fined only 10%. The difference in fines was attributed to Siraj's previous record of similar offenses, which influenced the severity of his penalty. The incident occurred when both players expressed frustration over an umpire's call, but Siraj's reaction was deemed more severe due to his history, leading to the higher fine. This event sparked discussions on the consistency and fairness of ICC's disciplinary actions.

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