Former Australia captain Ricky Ponting believes a “misinterpretation” fuelled the on-field spat between Travis Head and Mohammed Siraj during the Adelaide Test. After Siraj dismissed Head, a verbal exchange ensued,

India pacer Mohammed Siraj is not too concerned with being fined after his altercation with Australia batter Travis Head during the Adelaide pink-ball Test. Recently, the International Cricket Council (ICC) docked Siraj 20 per cent of his match fees after he gave a fiery send-off to Adelaide hometown hero Travis Head.

Australia legend Ricky Ponting provided a measured perspective on the on-field spat involving Travis Head and Mohammed Siraj during the recent Border-Gavaskar Test in Adelaide, saying it was all down to a “misinterpretation”.