One of the prominent narratives to arise from Australia's decisive 10-wicket victory over India in Adelaide was the altercation between Mohammed Siraj and Travis Head, which added an intriguing element to the match and contributed to the competitive spirit that characterizes the Border-Gavaskar Trophy encounters between these two teams.

The incident involving Siraj and Head garnered significant attention, as the fast bowler dismissed Head with an impressive yorker but followed it with an overly exuberant send-off, resulting in tension and a heated exchange between the two players. Although Siraj faced criticism for his conduct during the match, a member of the Australian squad came to his defence, suggesting that he was merely swept up in the intensity of the moment.

In a press conference before the Gabba Test match, Josh Hazlewood commented on Siraj's passionate nature, having played alongside him in the IPL. "He’s great. I enjoyed my time at RCB with Siraj. He’s probably the leader of the attack there to a degree," Hazlewood remarked to the media.

'A bit like Virat...'

Hazlewood emphasized that Siraj shares similarities with Virat Kohli, particularly in his emotional expression and vibrant presence on the field. “He’s another one who’s a bit like Virat, very passionate, goes with the flow of the game, gets the crowd up, all that sort of stuff.”

Despite this, Hazlewood expressed no concerns regarding Siraj's demeanour, noting that the bowler's skills are evident. “Bowls some serious spells in the IPL in the last few years for sure. He’s just a good character and it’s good to see sometimes,” Hazlewood concluded.

On day three, Siraj and Head were observed engaging in a friendly exchange as Siraj came to bat, with the Australian century-maker positioned at short leg. Fans will hope that the competitive spirit remains on the field while being reassured that it does not escalate into any unpleasantness.

Pacer Hazlewood was unable to participate in the Adelaide Test due to a minor injury, with Scott Boland stepping in and performing commendably. However, Hazlewood is expected to return for the Brisbane Test, which will be a positive development for Australia and a slight concern for India as they aim to recover from a challenging defeat.

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