India vs England Test Match : Mohammed Siraj Faces Penalty for Aggressive Celebration Against Ben Duckett

London (The Uttam Hindu): In response to England opener Ben Duckett's wicket during the third Test at Lord's, Mohammed Siraj, a fast bowler for India, was given a 15% match fee fine and one demerit point. Siraj violated Article 2.5 of the ICC Code of Conduct, which prohibits using words, gestures, or actions that denigrate a batter or cause them to react aggressively when they are dismissed.

Key Details:

1. Incident: Siraj celebrated close to Duckett in his follow-through and made contact as the English opener began his walk back to the Lord's long room.

2. Penalty: 15% fine of match fee and one demerit point added to Siraj's disciplinary record.

3. Demerit Points: Siraj now has two demerit points and if he accumulates four or more points within a 24-month period, they will be converted into suspension points.

The third Test between India and England is set to go down to the wire, with India needing 135 runs for victory and sitting precariously at 58/4 on the fourth day's final session