IND vs ENG 3rd Test: ICC reprimands Indian bowler, fines him 15% of match fee

TOI Sports Desk / TIMESOFINDIA.COM / Jul 14, 2025, 13:20 IST

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Indian pacer Mohammed Siraj has been penalized with a fine of 15% of his match fee and a demerit point for his aggressive celebration following Ben Duckett's dismissal during the Lord's Test. The ICC deemed his actions, which included physical contact and a stare-down, as a breach of conduct.

IND vs ENG 3rd Test: ICC reprimands Indian bowler, fines him 15% of match fee

India's Mohammed Siraj, center, celebrates with teammates after the dismissal of England's Ollie Pope during the fourth day of the third cricket test match between England and India at Lord's cricket ground in London, Sunday, July 13, 2025.(AP Photo/Richard Pelham)

Indian pacer Mohammed Siraj has been fined 15% of his match fee for his behaviour during Day 4 of the Test match against England at Lord's.Siraj's fiery celebration took center stage on Day 4 after taking the wicket of England opener Ben Duckett. The bowler celebrated close to the batter and made contact with Duckett as he walked back to the dressing room. Viral videos of Siraj’s celebration show him celebrating in front of Duckett, staring him down, and also nudging the England batter on his shoulder.

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Siraj broke Article 2.5 of the ICC Code of Conduct, which pertains to using words, actions, or gestures that can provoke or upset a batter after dismissal.Along with the fine, Siraj has also received one demerit point. This is his second offence in the last 24 months, taking his total to two demerit points.

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However, the player must be cautious about picking up more penalties, as accumulating four or more demerit points within two years converts them into suspension points, which can lead to a ban.The five-match Test series has been filled with several such tense and fiery moments between the two sides. From a controversial LBW call on Joe Root that was not given, to Duckett taunting Gill when he came out to bat — saying he's already scored 600 and won’t get more — the series has kept fans on edge.India need 135 more runs to win but were reduced to 58/4 by stumps on Sunday. Faced with a strong bowling attack, a tricky pitch, and a loud home crowd at Lord’s, it is up to KL Rahul, Rishabh Pant, and the rest to pull India past the finish line.

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