Mohammed Siraj and Amir Jangoo engaged in a sharp on-field exchange during the 3rd ODI at New Chandigarh on October 3, 2026.
Mohammed Siraj and Amir Jangoo were involved in a heated on-field exchange during the 3rd ODI series finale between India and West Indies at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium in New Chandigarh on October 3, 2026. The incident drew attention during West Indies' chase of 352 runs, a target set after India posted 351/7 in their first innings in the day-night match.
The verbal exchange came after Siraj bowled a delivery to Jangoo that was edged but survived, with the ball passing the stumps by inches. Siraj had already removed John Campbell earlier in the same innings, and the near-miss appeared to intensify the contest between the two players. Siraj was clocked at 137.5 kph during the exchange.
What did Siraj and Jangoo say to each other?
The exchange between the two players became one of the talking points of the match. After the delivery that beat Jangoo's edge and narrowly missed the stumps, words were exchanged between the bowler and the batter. The conversation was picked up during the broadcast and circulated on social media.
"Hit the ball, smash some sixes," the stump mic caught Siraj saying as quoted.
"I already smashed your bowlers in the last match" Jangoo hit back at the Indian pacer.
"You didn’t smash my balls today," Siraj responded.
🔴 HEATED ARGUMENT B/W MOHD SIRAJ & AMIR JANGOO 🤯
— Sam (@cricsam02) October 3, 2026
- Siraj bowled a delivery that Jangoo edged but survived.
- Siraj then said: “Hit the ball, smash some sixes.”
- Jangoo replied: “I already smashed your bowlers in the last match.”
- Siraj: “You didn’t smash my balls today.” 😭… pic.twitter.com/8eRqAUwE33
Siraj's return to the side added pace to India's bowling attack as they looked to defend the total. Having missed the first two ODIs, his inclusion gave India an additional option with the ball, and his early wicket of John Campbell put West Indies under pressure in their chase.
How did India set up their total of 351/7?
India's batting unit put together a strong first-innings total in the series finale. KL Rahul anchored the innings with a brilliant century, while Rohit Sharma contributed 92 at the top of the order. The two performances were central to India reaching 351/7, leaving West Indies needing 352 runs to win the match and avoid a series whitewash.
India had entered the match leading the 3-match ODI series 2-0, with Siraj returning to the playing eleven after missing the first two matches. He came into the side in place of Prasidh Krishna, who had been ruled out with injury. The Caribbeans have been set a target of 352 by the hosts, courtesy of an unbeaten century by Rahul (129* off 87) in the first innings.