Watch: Travis Head's scintillating celebration after Mohammed Siraj's catch raises eyebrows

The altercation between Travis Head and Mohammed Siraj was one of the highlights of the second day of Adelaide Test between Australia and India. Siraj had picked up Head's wicket and an ugly confrontation between the two players followed.

However, Head took back the revenge on the third day with a fine catch to dismiss Siraj. Fast bowler Scott Boland bowled a length ball which Siraj tried to deposit into the stands. But he didn't connect well and instead got a top edge.

The ball went towards short midwicket and Travis Head, who was stationed at short leg, went back quickly and took a clean catch. He tumbled while completing the catch but ensured to keep it within his grasp.

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Watch: Mohammed Siraj-Travis Head collide again on Day 3 of Adelaide Test

Watch: Travis Head celebrates after taking up the catch of Mohammed Siraj

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Travis Head expectedly celebrated thedismissal after taking up the catch as the Adelaide crowd erupted to the joy of their local boy. He pumped his fist after the fall of the wicket.

Notably, Travis Head was involved in an ugly confrontation with Mohammed Siraj during this match. Both the players even exchanged verbal volleys with each other, making Siraj's dismissal even sweeter for Head.

How did the incident begin?

Mohammed Siraj dismissed Travis Head by shattering his stumps after he had scored a fine 140 off 141 balls. After picking up the wicket, Siraj seemed to be giving a send-off which the batter didn't like.

Head returned with a few words directed at Siraj prompting the Indian fast bowler to give him a few words back as well. After the day, when Head was asked about the incident, he claimed to have jokingly said, "well bowled" to the Indian quick.

Head even admitted that he shouldn't have been involved in such an incident and does not pride himself in playing that way. When Siraj, was asked about the incident, he put serious allegations on the star Australia batter claiming that he lied in the press conference.

Siraj stated that he didn't like the way in which Head responded to him which prompted him to give back to the batter. The incident took a new turn when both the players were involved in an intense discussion when Siraj walked out to bat on the third day.

Travis Head takes Australia to series-levelling win

Meanwhile, Travis Head had a fantastic match as he scored a match-winning 140. His innings took Australia to a series levelling win. Head has been a nemesis for India over the last few years and he continued his good run against the Men in Blue.

While Head played a belligerent knock, Australian fast bowlers also played a key role in this win. The third Test of the series will be played in Brisbane from December 14. The series is currently level 1-1 with three more Tests to play.