Indian pacer Mohammed Siraj has been penalised by the Worldwide Cricket Council (ICC) for an aggressive celebration following the dismissal of England opener Ben Duckett on Day 4 of the third Check at Lord’s. Siraj was docked 15 per cent of his match price and handed one demerit level for breaching Article 2.5 of the ICC Code of Conduct, which pertains to actions or gestures that would provoke a response from a dismissed batter.
The incident occurred throughout Siraj’s follow-through, when he charged up near Duckett and celebrated animatedly within the batter’s face after claiming his wicket. In line with the ICC, the Indian quick bowler additionally made slight contact with Duckett because the latter walked again to the pavilion.
“This was Siraj’s second offence in a 24-month interval, taking his cumulative demerit factors to 2,” learn the ICC assertion.
Stuart Broad hits out at ICC over Mohammed Siraj’s nice
Former England quick bowler Stuart Broad took to social media to specific his disapproval of the sanction towards Siraj, questioning the consistency of disciplinary choices by the governing physique.
“Discover this ridiculous. Siraj 15% for aggressive celebration. Gill swears dwell on TV & carries on and what? It’s both each or neither. Gamers aren’t and shouldn’t be robots however consistency is vital,” Broad posted on X (previously Twitter).
Discover this ridiculous. Siraj 15% for aggressive celebration. Gill swears dwell on television & carries on and what? It’s both each or neither. Gamers aren’t and shouldn’t be robots however consistency is vital https://t.co/5qtpxCmGZs
— Stuart Broad (@StuartBroad8) July 14, 2025
The veteran fast’s feedback come amid rising discussions round participant behaviour, televised language, and the place the road is drawn by match officers when it comes to what constitutes unsportsmanlike conduct.
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