The Test match in Adelaide between India and Australia concluded with a decisive ten-wicket victory for the hosts. However, the focus of cricket enthusiasts globally has shifted from the outcome to a notable incident involving Travis Head and Mohammed Siraj. The International Cricket Council (ICC) recently imposed sanctions on both players for their verbal altercation during the match. Siraj received one demerit point and was fined 20 per cent of his match fees.

In contrast, Head also incurred one demerit point, but no further penalties were applied to him. Former Indian spinner Harbhajan Singh has commented on the ICC's stringent measures, suggesting that the governing body may be overly harsh on players.

He expressed a desire for the situation to be resolved, emphasizing that the ICC has already taken action against the two players. Harbhajan urged cricket fans to shift their focus back to the competitive nature of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy rather than dwelling on controversies.

"I believe the ICC is somewhat too strict with players. Such incidents are part of the game. It is important to move on from what has transpired. The players have reconciled and communicated with each other," Harbhajan stated during an interview with Star Sports.

"Regardless, the ICC has made its decisions. Let us set that aside and concentrate on the upcoming match in Brisbane. It is time to prioritize cricket over these controversies. Enough is enough," he added.

Indian spinner Piyush Chawla echoed Harbhajan's sentiments, asserting that the matter should be considered closed now that both players have faced ICC sanctions.

"It is difficult to determine who was in the right or wrong in this situation. I believe this should be the conclusion of the issue. There is no need to carry this over into the next match or the fourth Test. While emotions may run high again in the upcoming Test, the incident that occurred in Adelaide should remain there," Piyush Chawla remarked.

What happened between Travis Head and Mohammed Siraj?

Travis Head delivered a remarkable performance against the Indian bowlers, scoring 140 runs off just 141 balls, which enabled Australia to establish a first-innings lead.

However, after Head was dismissed by Siraj, the latter provided a heated send-off. Following the conclusion of Day 2, Head stated that he merely remarked 'well bowled' to Siraj, while the Indian fast bowler suggested otherwise, indicating that Head should head to the dressing room.

In an interview with Star Sports, Siraj asserted that Travis Head did not say 'well bowled', accusing the Australian of being "dishonest."

After Australia secured a ten-wicket victory, Siraj and Head appeared to have reconciled, as they were observed exchanging friendly words and sharing a hug.

With this victory in Adelaide, the five-match Border-Gavaskar Trophy is now tied at 1-1. Both teams will proceed to Brisbane for the third Test, scheduled to commence on December 14 at the Gabba.

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