Image: Mohammed Siraj and Marnus Labuschagne got into an altercation on the first day of the second Test / © Cricshots
A dramatic moment unfolded during the third session of the ongoing Test match in Adelaide when Indian pacer Mohammed Siraj and Australian batter Marnus Labuschagne were involved in a tense on-field spat. As Siraj prepared to deliver, Labuschagne unexpectedly pulled away at the last second, leaving the bowler visibly irritated. Siraj vented his frustration by throwing the ball wide of the stumps and directing pointed words towards the batter.
The situation escalated as the two players exchanged glares and gestures, with Siraj’s irritation evident. The cause of Labuschagne’s denial was soon revealed to be a spectator carrying multiple cups behind Siraj, which disrupted the batter’s focus by appearing in his line of sight.
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Although Labuschagne’s decision to stop play was understandable, Siraj seemed angry by the delay. The tension added spice to an already competitive match, with fans eagerly sharing the incident across social media platforms.
Despite this heated situation, the match resumed soon and Australia was in great condition with the loss of 1 wicket.