Sat Dec 07 13:09:11 UTC 2024: ## Siraj and Head Clash After Aussie Century in Adelaide Test
**Adelaide, Australia** – Day 2 of the second Test between India and Australia saw a fiery exchange between Indian fast bowler Mohammed Siraj and Australian batsman Travis Head, adding spice to an already thrilling match.
Head, who scored a stunning century (140 off 141 balls), played a crucial counter-attacking innings after Australia suffered early wickets. His aggressive display, which included numerous boundaries, turned the tide of the match after the dismissals of Nathan McSweeney and Steve Smith. His innings ended when Siraj bowled him, sparking a heated verbal confrontation between the two players.
The altercation didn’t end on the field. Siraj was subsequently booed by sections of the Adelaide Oval crowd, leading him to speak with the umpires.
Earlier in the day, Australia’s Marnus Labuschagne contributed a valuable 64, rebounding from criticism for his first innings performance. India, who had been bowled out for a paltry 180 in their first innings (Nitish Kumar Reddy top-scored with 42, while Mitchell Starc took 6 wickets), now trail by 152 runs at the close of play. Despite winning the first Test, India face a challenging task to retain their lead in the five-match series.
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