West Indies fast bowler Jaden Seales is once again in the headlines, but this time not for his bowling, but because of his aggressive attitude.
In the third Test against Australia, Seales did something that now the sword of ban is hanging over him.
IND vs ENG 3rd Test: Drama on the field
The ongoing Test series between Australia and West Indies may be scoring less runs, but the drama is no less.
Seales gave a strong ‘send-off’ after dismissing Australian captain Pat Cummins in the first Test, for which he was fined 15% of the match fee and got demerit points.
But it seems Seales did not learn from that. This time he again celebrated in an aggressive manner after dismissing Australian legends Steve Smith and Mitchell Starc.
When Smith was dismissed by Shamar Joseph, Seales jumped in front of him and celebrated fiercely.
Then after dismissing Starc himself, he taunted him by pointing towards the dressing room. The umpires immediately warned him, but Seales says that he was just gesturing to his teammate Alzari Joseph, and not taunting the Australian players.
After the match, Seales clarified,
“There was no send-off, I was just talking to Alzari. We had made a plan before the delivery.”
The 23-year-old bowler said that he does not want any more fines and will not cross the limits of the umpires.
But will this explanation save him? After the first fine, if such an act is repeated, the umpires and match referees can become strict.
IND vs ENG 3rd Test: Series status
Australia has taken a 2-0 lead in this series and they have the upper hand in the third Test as well. The return of Steve Smith and the presence of Scott Boland have further strengthened their bowling.
On the other hand, the West Indies team is struggling even in low scoring matches, but this Seales controversy can increase their problems.
For now, if Seales is banned then it will be a big blow for West Indies.
