July 14, 2025
Mohammed Siraj fined after fiery send-off in Lord’s Test clash


India pacer Mohammed Siraj has been fined 15% of his match fee and handed one demerit point following an aggressive send-off directed at England opener Ben Duckett during day four of the third Test at Lord’s. The incident has sparked discussion on sportsmanship amid fierce Test match tensions.
After removing Duckett for 12, Siraj celebrated vehemently—shouting inches from the batter’s face and bumping shoulders as he walked off. Umpires deemed the celebration crossed the line, triggering an ICC-level 1 code of conduct penalty.
An official ICC statement confirmed Siraj breached Article 2.5 (“language, actions … may provoke aggressive response”), resulting in the sanction.
This is Siraj’s second demerit point within 24 months—his first stemming from a similar incident in Adelaide in December 2024. Accumulating four points in two years results in a match ban.
ICC emphasised the need for players to maintain respect even amidst high tension. Crowd atmosphere at Lord’s was charged, with stump mic capturing intense sledging—Siraj’s celebration being part of the boil-over.
Experts split: Some view it as the passionate spirit of Test cricket; others, including Alastair Cook, said the physical play crossed acceptable diplomacy lines.
The fine comes during a gripping Test, with India needing 135 more runs and England hunting six wickets to lead the series 2–1. Siraj’s aggression, while impactful with the ball, now carries off-field consequences—his behaviour will be closely watched. Any further incident could tip over into a suspension, affecting team balance ahead of the series decider.
Mohammed Siraj’s bold celebration at Lord’s has packed two punches: shifting on-field momentum and bringing down an ICC fine and demerit. It’s a reminder of where fiery intensity crosses into official disciplinary action. As both sides gear up for day five, the blazing atmosphere intensifies—not just with runs and wickets, but with the weight of consequences still hanging over Siraj.
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