Mohammed Siraj Penalized for Aggressive Celebration in Test Match
In a recent incident, Indian fast bowler Mohammed Siraj has been fined 15% of his match fee by the ICC for breaching the code of conduct during the Test match against England. The fine stems from his aggressive celebration after taking the wicket of Ben Duckett. This action is considered a violation of the ICC's guidelines, which aim to maintain sportsmanship on the field. Stay tuned for further updates on this developing story.
| Jul 14, 2025, 13:18 IST
Siraj Fined for Code of Conduct Violation
Mohammed Siraj, the Indian fast bowler, has been penalized 15% of his match fee by the International Cricket Council (ICC) due to a breach of the Level 1 code of conduct. This sanction follows his exuberant celebration after dismissing Ben Duckett during the fourth day of the third Test match between India and England at Lord's Cricket Ground.
According to the ICC's Code of Conduct, Siraj's actions likely violated Article 2.5, which addresses the use of language, gestures, or actions that may belittle or incite an aggressive response from a batter following their dismissal in an international match.
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