🔥 OMG SIRAJ FINED AT LORD’S! 😱
- MediaFx
- Jul 14
- 2 min read
TL;DR: India’s pacer Mohammed Siraj has been fined 15% of his match fee and hit with one demerit point for a fiery celebration after dismissing England's Ben Duckett on Day 4 of the third Test at Lord’s. He got too close, shoulder-bumped Duckett, and broke the ICC’s rules. This is Siraj’s second demerit point in 24 months, so he’s just two away from a suspension. The ICC took action fast after he accepted the punishment.
🎯 What's the full story?
During India’s heated battle at Lord’s, Siraj sent Ben Duckett packing 🏏 and couldn’t hold back his energy 😤. He roared right into Duckett’s face and gave him a shoulder bump 🤯 as the batter walked off the pitch.
The ICC saw this as a Level-1 offence under Article 2.5, which says no player can do anything provocative after getting a batter out 😬.
Siraj was slapped with a 15% match fee fine 💰 and given one demerit point. This is now his second demerit in two years – if he gets two more in the next 24 months, he’ll be automatically suspended 🚫.
The fast bowler accepted the penalty without even asking for a hearing ✅, showing he realised he crossed the line.
England’s ex-fast bowler Stuart Broad didn’t hold back 😡. He said the ICC is being “hypocritical” and reminded everyone that “players aren’t robots,” sparking a big debate about whether cricket is becoming too strict 🧐.
💥 Why it matters
Siraj’s wild celebration shows passion and raw emotion 💪, something fans love 🫶.
But the ICC wants to keep the spirit of the game clean and avoid any chance of fights breaking out 🤝.
With two demerit points now, Siraj will have to be extra careful 😟.
The whole thing has got cricket fans arguing – is it right to punish players for showing heart ❤️?
📊 Match & Series Context
India were chasing a tricky target, needing 135 more runs to win this crucial Test 🏏.
England needed 6 wickets to go up 2–1 in the series 🏆.
Siraj has been India’s go-to pace weapon all series, but he now has to balance aggression with discipline ⚖️.
🧠 MediaFx People’s Perspective
From the ground-level, Siraj’s celebration feels real and relatable ✊. He comes from a humble Hyderabad background, struggled to make it big 🌱, and plays with his whole heart ❤️. But cricket is called a “gentleman’s game” for a reason – discipline matters as much as passion. The ICC’s rules can feel harsh, but they try to keep things respectful 🫂. For young cricketers, the message is clear: fight hard, but never cross the line.
🗣️ Over to you!What’s your take – should Siraj be allowed to celebrate how he wants, or did the ICC do the right thing? 💬 Tell us in the comments!
🏁 MediaFx Opinion:From the people’s point of view, Siraj’s fire comes from the struggle of everyday life 💯. He’s a hero for showing that even those from humble homes can roar on the world’s biggest stage 🌍. But discipline and respect make the sport fair for everyone. We say – keep the passion, but respect the opponent too.
