Siraj Fined and Handed Demerit Point for Aggressive Duckett Wicket Celebration at Lord’s

Siraj Fined and Handed Demerit Point for Aggressive Duckett Wicket Celebration at Lord’s

India fast bowler Mohammed Siraj has been fined 15% of his match fee and handed one demerit point for an aggressive celebration following the dismissal of England’s Ben Duckett on the fourth morning of the third Test at Lord’s.

The International Cricket Council (ICC) confirmed the sanction, citing a breach of Article 2.5 of the ICC Code of Conduct, which deals with “using language, actions or gestures which disparage or could provoke an aggressive reaction from a batter upon dismissal.”

The incident occurred in the fifth over of the morning session when Duckett was dismissed pulling a short ball from Siraj to mid-on. Siraj’s celebration included loud roars, pointed gestures, and a stare directed at the departing batter. As Duckett began walking back towards the Lord’s pavilion, the two players brushed against each other, with the ICC noting that Siraj “made contact” during his follow-through.

This is Siraj’s second demerit point in a 24-month period. Under ICC rules, accumulating four or more demerit points within that timeframe leads to suspension points and potential match bans, meaning Siraj will need to tread carefully in the remainder of the series.

The flashpoint followed heightened tensions on the third evening of the Test, when Indian players expressed frustration over what they perceived as time-wasting tactics by Duckett’s opening partner Zak Crawley.

Reacting to the intensity of the match, England batting coach Marcus Trescothick told BBC’s Test Match Special:
"It’s just very competitive, isn’t it? There are always lines you’ve got to be wary not to cross. Both teams are very passionate about playing the game and winning."
He added, "Tempers do rise. We’re comfortable with it – we give as much as we get. It adds to the drama and brings more people in to watch the game."

With the Test poised on a knife’s edge, India require a further 135 runs with six wickets remaining, while England need four more wickets to take a 2-1 lead in the five-match series.

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