HomeSportsCricketMohammed Siraj employees classic bail switch trick to get into Marnus Labuschagne's head - Watch

Mohammed Siraj employees classic bail switch trick to get into Marnus Labuschagne's head - Watch

The move worked for Mohammed Siraj as he unsettled Marnus Labuschagne, who had already faced over 50 deliveries and was stitching a partnership with Steve Smith.

December 15, 2024 / 09:50 IST
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Mohammed Siraj employees classic bail switch trick to get into Marnus Labuschagne's head
Mohammed Siraj employees classic bail switch trick to get into Marnus Labuschagne's head (BCCI Photo)

Mohammed Siraj is a character both on and off the field. Not so long ago he was involved in a fiery send-off episode with Travis Head, for which he was also penalised by the ICC. However, the punishment hasn't restricted Siraj from employing his antics on the field.

A similar episode was witnessed on Day 2 of the third Test between India and Australia at the Gabba in Brisbane. Siraj after completing his over walked towards Marnus Labuschagne and employed the classic bail switch trick.

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The move was not appreciated by Labuschagne, who tried to enquire Siraj as he approached towards him. The Indian didn't acknowledge him and switched the bails before returning to his fielding position. Shubman Gill then walked towards Siraj and placed his hands on his teammate shoulders as the two walked back.

In the meantime Labuschagne reversed the bails to its original position but the damage was already done.

Labuschagne was dismissed in the next over bowled by Nitish Reddy, who managed to get an outside edge off the batter and it was caught by Virat Kohli at the slip cordon. The move worked for Siraj as he unsettled the batter, who had already faced over 50 deliveries and was stitching a partnership with Steve Smith. Labuschagne was dismissed for 12 off 55 balls.