Mohammed Siraj brutally punished by ICC; ban incoming!!

Indian fast bowler Mohammed Siraj breached the ICC Code of Conduct during the third Test of the five-match series against England at the Lord's Cricket Ground in London. Siraj has been fined 15 percent of his match fee for “excessively celebrating” after dismissing Ben Duckett on Day 4 (Sunday, July 13).

England resumed the fourth day’s play with their score at 2 for 0, following identical first-innings totals of 387. Mohammed Siraj dismissed Ben Duckett to give his team the first breakthrough. Siraj gave him a fiery send-off and made shoulder contact with Duckett while celebrating the wicket with his teammates.

Mohammed Siraj Fined for Breaching ICC Code of Conduct in Lord’s Test

On Monday, the ICC confirmed that Mohammed Siraj breached Article 2.5 of its Code of Conduct while celebrating in the face of Ben Duckett. Siraj received one demerit point, and it was his second offence in a 24-month period.

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"Siraj was guilty of breaching Article 2.5 of the ICC Code of Conduct for Players and Player Support Personnel, which relates to using language, actions or gestures which disparage or which could provoke an aggressive reaction from a batter upon his/her dismissal during an International Match,” a statement from the ICC said.

"In addition to the fine, one demerit point has been added to Siraj's disciplinary record, for whom it was the second offence in a 24-month period, taking his tally to two demerit points," the statement added.

Mohammed Siraj Could Be Suspended if Demerit Points Increase

Mohammed Siraj could face suspension if he receives four or more demerit points within a 24-month period, as per ICC rules. While his recent conduct has drawn criticism, his performance in the Lord’s Test has been impressive.

Siraj picked up 2 wickets for 85 runs from 23.3 overs in England’s first innings. He added two more scalps for 31 runs in 13 overs during the second innings. The fast bowler dismissed Ollie Pope and Ben Duckett on the fourth day.

Siraj is currently the leading wicket-taker from both teams in the ongoing series. The 31-year-old has taken 13 wickets in three Tests at an average of 32.00, including one five-wicket haul. He picked up six wickets for 70 runs in the first innings of the second Test, where India secured a 336-run victory.

England Bowled Out For 192 Runs in Second Innings

India bowled England out for just 192 in their second innings. Washington Sundar took four wickets, including key batters Joe Root, Jamie Smith, and England captain Ben Stokes.

India found themselves in early trouble. By stumps, they were reeling at 58 for 4, still needing 135 runs to win on the final day.

Yashasvi Jaiswal was dismissed for a duck. Karun Nair and KL Rahul tried to steady the innings. However, Nair and Shubman Gill were trapped lbw by Brydon Carse in quick succession. Ben Stokes dismissed nightwatchman Akash Deep in the final over of the day.

Also read: “Done for the series” - Ben Duckett attacks Shubman Gill in Lord's (Watch Video)