Mohammed Siraj’s actions during the Adelaide Test match against Australia have landed him in potential hot water. The Indian pacer’s frustration boiled over in the 25th over of the Australian innings when a spectator’s distraction caused Marnus Labuschagne to withdraw from his stance. In response, Siraj impulsively threw the ball towards the batter. Siraj was evidently angry at the Australian no. 3 for pulling out late. In response, Siraj threw the ball and even uttered some “abusive” words.
Trouble brewing for Mohammed Siraj?
The cricket rulebook has strict guidelines about such actions. According to the International Cricket Council’s (ICC) Code of Conduct, players are not allowed to throw cricket equipment in an inappropriate or dangerous manner. While returning a ball to the stumps during normal play is acceptable, deliberately throwing it near a player is not.
As per clause 2.9, Siraj was supposedly guilty of: “throwing a ball (or any other item of cricket equipment such as a water bottle) at or near a Player, Player Support Personnel, Umpire, Match Referee or any other third person in an inappropriate and/or dangerous manner during an international match.”.
Officials will examine several factors about this incident. They’ll look at whether Siraj’s action was deliberate, reckless, or avoidable. They’ll also consider that the ball didn’t actually hit Labuschagne, but the intent behind the throw matters significantly. The potential consequences are clear. Siraj is likely to be charged with a Level 1 offense, which typically results in a financial fine. The match referee, Ranjan Madugalle, will make the final decision after carefully reviewing the details of what occurred.
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