Mark Taylor calls for India teammates to 'have a chat' with Mohammed Siraj over one act
Former Australian captain Mark Taylor has called on Mohammed Siraj's India teammates to have a word with him over his actions, but doesn't have a problem with his run in with Travis Head.
Head and Siraj were involved in a heated exchange after the Aussie batter was bowled following his match-winning ton in the second Test.
The two men have since been found guilty of breaching cricket's code of conduct
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Mohammed Siraj has come under fire for delivering a fiery send off to Travis Head in Adelaide. Fox Sports
Taylor, speaking before the ICC revealed its verdict, believed it's the correct call.
"I think the ICC referee has probably got it right," he told 2GB's Wide World of Sports radio.
"I think you have to make sure it doesn't escalate, that's what I think he's trying to do.
"I don't see them getting suspended, I think just a wrap over the knuckles."
The exchange brought about debate with Indian legend Ravi Shastri defending Siraj while conjecture remains about what was said. Head claimed he said "well bowled" before Siraj gave him a send off with the Aussie responding with expletives.
Head and Siraj's run in wasn't an issue for Taylor, but he did have a concern with one habit from the Indian bowler.
"I don't see players missing games for that incident the other day," he said.
"I've said a couple times, I think with Mohammed Siraj, I'd like to see some of the Indian players have a chat with him, not so much what happened with Travis Head but how when he thinks he's got a batter out he doesn't turn around and actually acknowledge the umpire whether he's given it out or not.
"I think that's the bad look for him and the game.
"I love his exuberance, I love his competitive nature, I love the fact we've got a really good series going on but there is also the respect of the game that needs to be upheld.
"I think a little word from one of the senior players would go a long way for Mohammed Siraj."
