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, leading to penalties for both players. Ponting attributed Siraj's reaction to the pressure of the game, while expressing concern over the bowler's send-off.
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