Former England fast bowler Stuart Broad has criticised the ICC’s disciplinary action against India’s Mohammed Siraj, questioning why the pacer was fined for an aggressive celebration while skipper Shubman Gill appeared to escape sanction despite swearing on live television.
On Monday morning, the ICC penalised Siraj with a 15% deduction from his match fee for breaching Article 2.5 of the ICC Code of Conduct, which relates to actions or gestures that could provoke a reaction from a dismissed batter. The incident occurred on Day 4 when Siraj dismissed Ben Duckett and celebrated in animated fashion, prompting the on-field umpire to intervene.
However, Broad highlighted another moment from the Test — a heated exchange between Shubman Gill and Zak Crawley at the end of Day 3 — and questioned why the Indian captain had not faced any punishment.
Taking to X (formerly Twitter), Broad expressed his frustration:
“Find this ridiculous. Siraj 15% for aggressive celebration. Gill swears live on TV & carries on, and what? It’s either both or neither. Players aren’t and shouldn’t be robots, but consistency is key.”
The inconsistency has added fuel to the conversation around on-field behaviour during the Lord’s Test, which has seen several fiery moments. In the previous match, India’s vice-captain Rishabh Pant was fined and given a demerit point for showing dissent toward an umpiring decision.
With the intensity of the series showing no signs of easing, more disciplinary action may be on the cards in the coming days.
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