IND vs AUS: Mohammed Siraj throws Ball to young Fan after Practice - Watch

India will be taking on Australia in the crucial 4th Test from December 26. The stage is set at the coveted Melbourne Cricket Ground as the two teams look to go ahead in the Border Gavaskar Trophy.

With three matches already played, the scoreline is at parity with 1-1. India started the series with a superb win in Perth, but got pegged back in Adelaide. The rain-marred Brisbane Test saw a Draw and now the hope of India's WTC Final progression hinges on the final two matches.

Mohammed Siraj in Melbourne (Image Courtesy: Vimal Kumar/X)

As the Indian team prepares for the pivotal match, some of the bowlers were seen padded up to practice their batting skills on Sunday. Mohammed Siraj, the Indian pacer, was also in his batting gears and showcased his stroke-making for a significant period of time.

But a social media post shared by journalist Vimal Kumar, who is currently in Australia, showed Siraj throwing a ball at a fan. The post also captioned - 'Why did
Mohammed Siraj throw ball at fan?'

Why did Mohammed Siraj throw Ball at a Fan in Melbourne?

Although it may look Siraj has stepped into a new controversy down under, the revelation is completely different.

The video shared by the journalist shows Siraj was throwing the ball to a fan after signing his autograph. A young kid, who was in the stands watching the Indian team's practice, wanted the autograph of the India pacer and he oblized to that. The kid threw a ball and the India pacer signed it. The young Indian fan was also elated after getting the signature from his favourite Indian star.

"Siraj signed my ball. I threw it to him and he signed it. I am feeling very happy," he said to the journalist.

Siraj has already had his share of controversy in the ongoing Border Gavaskar Trophy. The India bowler was reprimanded by ICC and was also punished with a match fee penalty after his heated altercation with Travis Head earlier in the series. The 30-year-old has played all three matches in the series and has 13 wickets to his name.