Mohammed Siraj had a confrontation with Australia batter Marnus Labuschagne.© X (Twitter)
India pacer Mohammed Siraj had an heated trade with Australia batter Marnus Labuschagne on Day 1 of the first Test in Perth on Friday. The incident occurred after the 4th ball of the thirteenth over of Australia’s innings within the post-Tea session. Tempers flared between the 2 as Siraj bowled a in need of a size supply which nipped again and hit Labuschagne on the highest of his pad. Since Labuschagne was out of his crease and the ball was near the stumps, Siraj reacted and ran in the direction of the striker’s finish to choose the ball
However, Labuschagne moved the ball away together with his bat, which left Siraj a bit pissed off. This led to a confrontation between the 2. Virat Kohli additionally appeared upset with Labuschagne and took of the bails, which led to crowd cheers from the gang.
Things are heating up! Siraj and Labuschagne trade a number of phrases.#INDvsAUS pic.twitter.com/leKRuZi7Hi
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Meanwhile, India roared again into the primary Test in opposition to Australia on the Optus Stadium after being skittled for 150, taking seven wickets within the ultimate session to place themselves within the field seat after a riveting opening day in Perth.
At the shut the hosts have been in disarray on 67-7 after Jasprit Bumrah demolished the Australian high order in a devastating spell to finish the day with 4-17.
Alex Carey was unbeaten on 19 and Mitchell Starc not-out six.
After opting to bat the guests have been blown away for 150, no match for the hosts’ deadly tempo assault with Josh Hazlewood taking 4-29.
Impressive debutant Nitish Kumar Reddy (41) and flamboyant Rishabh Pant (37) confirmed some spirit however as soon as once more celebrity Virat Kohli flopped, out for 5.
The guests have received their final two Border-Gavaskar trophy sequence in Australia.
Perth is the primary of 5 Tests within the sequence. Adelaide, Brisbane, Melbourne and Sydney will host the remaining Tests.
(With AFP Inputs)
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