A moment of heated exchange between India’s fast bowler Mohammed Siraj and England’s opener Ben Duckett caught the attention of cricket fans during the recent Test match. A video of the incident quickly went viral, sparking plenty of conversation online.
The situation unfolded midway through a high-intensity session. Siraj, known for his passionate approach to bowling, appeared visibly frustrated after a few close calls. After delivering a sharp bouncer that Duckett evaded, the two cricketers seemed to exchange a few words. While the exact nature of the conversation wasn’t picked up clearly on the stump mic, body language suggested the exchange wasn’t exactly friendly.
Umpires intervened quickly, calming the situation before it could escalate. Neither player was penalized, and play resumed without further incident. However, social media was quick to react. While some fans supported Siraj’s fiery competitiveness, others felt the moment could have been handled with more restraint.
Both players have since downplayed the episode. In a post-match statement, Siraj brushed off the clash, calling it “just part of the game,” and Duckett echoed a similar sentiment, saying emotions sometimes run high in Test cricket.
These on-field confrontations are not uncommon, especially in long-format matches where pressure builds over hours and days. What matters, however, is how players conduct themselves afterward—and both Siraj and Duckett seemed to move on in good spirit.