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Xtra Time Web Desk: Former Australia captain Matthew Hayden criticised Marnus Labuschagne's reaction over Mohammed Siraj's playful bail switch on Day 2 of the Brisbane Test on December 15, calling it unnecessary.

As the intense action started on Day 2, it was evident that tensions had already been building between these two sides. India’s Jasprit Bumrah hit early, removing the Australian openers in quick succession. Meanwhile, heated exchange unfolded between Siraj and Labuschagne after the banterous bail-switch by the India pacer, captivating fans and commentators alike.

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Nitish Kumar Reddy breaks a flourishing partnership as Marnus Labuschagne departs! ????#AUSvINDOnStar ???? 3rd Test, Day 2, LIVE NOW! | #ToughestRivalry #BorderGavaskarTrophy pic.twitter.com/p6wNCCZuTp

— Star Sports (@StarSportsIndia) December 15, 2024

Hayden who was commentating on Star Sports mentioned that Labuschagne should have handled Siraj’s actually with more composure, especially since he lost his wicket just a couple of deliveries later. 

He stated, "He saw 55 deliveries, has had no go forward whatsoever. Even that little exchange, if it was me at the crease and a bowler does that. I am not caring less. I'm not even looking at the bowler. I'm not acknowledging what he's doing one bit. He's nowhere near my space. In fact, I probably would have told him to get out of my space before he even got to the bails."

How good is this exchange between Siraj and Labuschange? #AUSvIND pic.twitter.com/GSv1XSrMHn

— cricket.com.au (@cricketcomau) December 15, 2024

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Although the banter between Siraj and Labuschagne was introduced in Perth Test, this heated exchange added one more layer in the series.