Former Australia captain Ricky Ponting believes a “misinterpretation” fuelled the on-field spat between Travis Head and Mohammed Siraj during the Adelaide Test. After Siraj dismissed Head, a verbal exchange ensued,

In the 82nd over of the pink-ball Test, after being hit for a six over deep square leg by Travis Head, Mohammed Siraj had cleaned up Head with a low full toss and gave a fiery send-off to the left-handed Australian batter.

Legendary Australia captain Ricky Ponting expressed how the incident between Mohammed Siraj and Travis Head left him concerned for the Indian pacer.

The incident took place in the 82nd over of Australia’s first innings, when India pacer Mohammed Siraj castled Travis Head, on 140, with a crushing yorker. The two had a war of words after that and although it is not known who started the fight,

Ricky Ponting said he was more worried for Mohammed Siraj as soon as the Indian pacer gave a send-off to Travis Head.

Australia legend Ricky Ponting provided a measured perspective on the on-field spat involving Travis Head and Mohammed Siraj during the recent Border-Gavaskar Test in Adelaide, saying it was all down to a “misinterpretation”.

Mohammed Siraj was involved in an on-field verbal spat with Australia star batter Travis Head during the second Test match of Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25.