Siraj vs Conway: Virat Kohli enjoyed India pacer’s verbal volleys while Sunil Gavaskar also had something to say about the episode.
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Mohammed Siraj and New Zealand opener Devon Conway were involved in a heated exchange during the first match of the IND vs NZ Test series in Bengaluru. The incident occurred during the 15th over of New Zealand's first innings on Day 2, after Conway struck Siraj for a boundary.
Following the hit, Siraj, who is known to always share his mind on the cricket field, exchanged a few words with Conway, expressing his displeasure. But Conway remained calm and focused.
However, the verbal spat caught the attention of Virat Kohli on the field, who thoroughly enjoyed the moment. On-air commentator Sunil Gavaskar also made a lighthearted comment about Siraj's recent appointment as a Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) in Hyderabad.
"Don't forget that he's a DSP now," Gavaskar said before adding, "I wonder if he was given a salute by the teammates."
Earlier, Siraj took charge as the Telangana Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP). Siraj assumed the new role after meeting with Telangana Director General of Police Jitender and other senior officials at the DGP office.
India in trouble in the first Test
Meanwhile, India was bowled by New Zealand for a paltry 46 after an abysmal show with the willow. It was also India's lowest-ever total in a home Test match. It was India's third-lowest test score, after 36 all out against Australia in Adelaide in 2020 and 42 all out against England at Lord's in 1974. Matt Henry was the wrecker-in-chief with 5/15, while young pacer William O’Rourke took 4/22. Henry also became the third-fastest bowler to 100 test wickets (26 innings).
After day 1 was washed out, India was down to 34/6 by lunch after electing to bat. Five India batters registered ducks in its innings, including star Virat Kohli.
When Henry completed his fiver, the fourth-best haul for a New Zealand pacer in the Asian nation, India was already tottering at 40/9. The innings ended at 46, the lowest test total in Asia, surpassing 53 by West Indies against Pakistan in 1986 and 53 by Pakistan against Australia in 2002.
(With AP inputs)
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