Verbal Exchange Heats Up Australia's Victory in Adelaide

Australia's captain Pat Cummins comments on the heated exchange between Travis Head and Mohammed Siraj during the test match in Adelaide. Siraj's aggressive send-off of Head sparked boos, but Cummins praised his team's composure. Both captains stressed the importance of respecting the game's spirit amid aggression.

Following Australia's triumph over India at the Adelaide Oval, skipper Pat Cummins addressed the heated exchange between left-hand batter Travis Head and Indian pacer Mohammed Siraj during the day-night Test match. The emotionally charged encounter added drama to the Border-Gavaskar Trophy as Siraj's aggressive send-off of Head, after dismissing him post a striking century, drew the ire of the crowd.

During the post-match conference, Cummins articulated, 'To be honest, they (India) can do whatever they want. I am more worried about our boys, whose behavior was exemplary this week.' He underscored Head's capacity to handle himself as vice-captain. Meanwhile, India's captain Rohit Sharma defended Siraj's on-field aggression, viewing it as motivational while emphasizing the game's spirit.

The altercation intensified following Head's dismissal, prompting criticism of Siraj. Rohit acknowledged the fine line between aggression and overstepping boundaries but emphasized his duty to support players. Both captains stressed respecting sportsmanship. The series is tied 1-1, with the next test in Brisbane from December 14.

(With inputs from agencies.)