Adelaide, Dec 7 (NationPress) Australia batsman Travis Head, who struck a remarkable 140 runs off 141 balls to secure a strong position for the hosts in the ongoing Adelaide Test, expressed his disappointment regarding the way Mohammed Siraj of India conducted his send-off on the second day of play.

On the fourth delivery of the 82nd over, Siraj bowled a brilliant in-swinging yorker to dismiss Head and followed it up with an intense send-off. The bowler gestured aggressively for Head to return to the pavilion, leading to a heated exchange between the two.

In response, the crowd in Adelaide voiced their disapproval through continuous boos directed at Siraj whenever he fielded in the outfield or bowled, indicating their dissatisfaction with his actions towards Head.

"I simply said, 'Well bowled', but he interpreted it differently and gestured towards the sheds, prompting a little retort from me. I am somewhat disappointed with how things unfolded, given a few previous innings, but it is what it is. If that’s how they choose to behave, then so be it," Head conveyed to Fox Sports after day two's play concluded.

Former Australian pacer Stuart Clark suggested that Siraj might face repercussions for his unsportsmanlike conduct after claiming Head's wicket. "I suspect Mohammed Siraj may find himself in a bit of trouble for what seems to be an old-fashioned send-off to Travis Head. Waving arms and all. Oh no, that’s not acceptable. I’m unsure of the exact rules, but I believe that behavior isn't allowed anymore," Clark remarked on ABC Radio.

Reflecting on his innings of 140, which marked his eighth Test century and included 17 fours and 4 sixes, Head noted, "It feels great to score runs. My batting form has been solid over the past few weeks, and it was rewarding to contribute. I capitalized on my chances; they bowled exceptionally well, and it was a challenging wicket, but we have positioned ourselves well."

"If we perform correctly, both teams entered with the mindset to dominate. I’m not claiming we are dominating just yet, but we are in a favorable position. Considering the quality of their fast bowlers, I needed to seize opportunities; with the field up, it was essential to be aggressive. I executed well in several key moments."

Head reached his century in just 111 balls by taking a single to square leg, celebrating with a fist pump, performing the rock-the-baby gesture, and holding the bat handle inside his helmet.

Discussing his celebrations after his century, Head remarked, "A newborn son arrived a couple of weeks ago, and I would have faced some teasing from my partner if I hadn’t acknowledged that for Harrison.