Former Australia captain Ricky Ponting has said that umpires and referees aren't very fond of bowlers giving aggressive send-offs to batters and he was left a bit worried about the consequences Mohammed Siraj might have to face for the war of words with Travis Head. He added that it was all because of a probable misinterpretation and didn't give a lot of air to the issue.

The incident took place in the 82nd over of Australia’s first innings, when Siraj castled Head, on 140, with a crushing yorker. The two had a war of words after that and although it is not known who started the fight, it remained the highlight of the Adelaide Test.

On the most recent episode of The ICC Review, Ponting offered his perspective on the recent drama in Adelaide, where the Aussies finished at the top.

“Looking back at it now, I think it was accidental the way that whole thing played out. I don't think there was any malice meant at the start," Ponting said.

“Then the way it started and almost like the misinterpretation of what had gone on, I think led to how it ended. I know Travis has gone and said that he said ‘well bowled’ at the start. Siraj wasn't happy about being hit over the deep backward square for six the ball before," Ponting added.

When Siraj exchanged words back with Head after the brilliant dismissal, the former Australia captain said that he was worried for the bowler. Notably, Siraj did pay 20% of his match fees as a fine for the spat.

"Look, it wasn't that big a deal. I was in comms (commentary box) at the time. As soon as I saw the send-off, I got worried for Siraj. I know how the umpires react to those things. Umpires and referees don't like seeing the send-off, pointed in the direction of the dressing room," Ponting said.

The cricketing fraternity would now await a face-off between Siraj and Head when the duo face each other at the Gabba from Saturday, December 14.

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