Sat Dec 07 16:07:29 UTC 2024: ## Siraj’s 181 km/h Speed Gun Glitch and Controversial Throw Steal Limelight in Adelaide Test
**Adelaide, Australia** – Mitchell Starc’s impressive 6/48 dominated the first day of the Adelaide day-night Test between Australia and India, but a speed gun error and a controversial act by Indian fast bowler Mohammed Siraj also grabbed significant attention.
Towards the end of Australia’s innings, the stadium’s giant screen mistakenly displayed Siraj’s delivery speed as 181.6 km/h – a speed that would shatter the existing world record held by Shoaib Akhtar (161.3 km/h). The apparent blunder sparked a flurry of memes on social media.
However, the speed reading was likely an error, as the actual speed was not confirmed. More significantly, Siraj faces potential ICC sanctions for throwing the ball at Australian batsman Marnus Labuschagne. The incident occurred in the same over as the speed gun error. Labuschagne momentarily withdrew from his stance, distracted by a spectator, prompting Siraj to throw the ball towards him, even though it did not strike the batsman or the stumps. This action violates ICC rules prohibiting throwing objects at players.
Siraj, who also holds the post of Deputy Superintendent of Police in Telangana, India, could face disciplinary action from the ICC for his actions. While Starc’s bowling performance rightfully took center stage, Siraj’s day was marked by both a comical speed gun mishap and a potentially serious breach of the rules.
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