Watch: Mohammed Siraj loses cool, engages in verbal altercation with Devon Conway in 1st Test

Team India pace bowler Mohammed Siraj and New Zealand opening batter Devon Conway were involved in a verbal spat during the ongoing first Test match. Mohammed Siraj lost his cool after Devon Conway smashed a boundary off his own bowling during New Zealand's first innings of the series opener.

Indian skipper Rohit Sharma opted to bat first after winning the toss at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru on Thursday, October 17. However, the decision proved costly for the hosts in challenging conditions. The home team managed to score 46 runs before being bowled out on the second day.

Watch: Mohammed Siraj And Devon Conway Involved In A Heated Exchange

New Zealand openers Tom Latham and Devon Conway provided an impressive start in response to India's first innings total of 46 runs. The openers added runs at a quick pace against the Indian attack without any troubles. They went past the total of the Indian team without losing any wickets on Day 2.

The incident took place during the 15th over of New Zealand's first innings. Conway smashed a boundary off Mohammed Siraj during the third ball of the over. The left-handed batter played a defensive shot on the subsequent delivery. Siraj stared and said a couple of words to the opening batter after the delivery.

Here’s the video of the incident between Mohammed Siraj and Devon Conway:

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Devon Conway Remains Unbeaten On 61 Runs Before Tea Break

The Tom Latham-led team scored 82 runs for the loss of one wicket in 20 overs before the tea break. Kuldeep Yadav picked up the only wicket that fell in the New Zealand innings before the break. Kuldeep trapped Latham in front of the stumps. Devon Conway remained unbeaten on 61 runs off 64 balls.

This Is Just The Post - Jasprit Bumrah

Before the start of the match, Jasprit Bumrah highlighted the importance of staying present and not overthinking the upcoming series. He said that his role as vice-captain doesn’t change his commitment to the team. Bumrah expressed his eagerness to contribute and take responsibility.

"Good morning. Not too much. It's a short lay-over. You try to spend some time at home and get ready for the next series. Try not to think too much about what's ahead. Just stay in the present," Bumrah said.

"(On being the vice-captain) This is just the post. It doesn't change my job in whatever I have to do for the team first. I always love to contribute and take responsibility. It's a designated post. But it doesn't mean anything if I'm not able to perform. Yes, very happy with the extra responsibility but in my head, I want to do the job that I have been doing for a long time."

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