New Development in Siraj-Head Controversy: India and Australia urged to display more aggression and less camaraderie

Thomson was thrilled by the Siraj-Head episode that unfolded on Day 2 of the Adelaide Test. After dismissing Australia's batter, Head, for 140, Siraj gave him a spirited sendoff, sparking a heated exchange between the two players. Head admitted that he was taken aback by Siraj's reaction, as all he had said was 'well-bowled'. Siraj, on the other hand, accused Head of lying. Despite the tension, the players eventually made amends and shook hands after Australia's victory by 10 wickets. The ICC, however, intervened and penalised both players for their actions. Thomson found the drama exciting, believing that a match filled with passion and intensity is far more gripping than one devoid of emotions.

"I would rather see that (showdown in Adelaide) than batsmen joking with bowlers. At least you know they are playing seriously. People who pay their money don't want to see them being matey. They want it full-on," he was quoted as saying by The Telegraph.

Thomson's thoughts were echoed by another ex-Aussie pacer who was part of some memorable India-Australia ties. Michael Kasprowicz, who played in the 1998 Coca-Cola Cup in Sharjah and the 2004 BGT, which saw Australia conquer their final frontier, feels the same. However, with Siraj and Head, Kasper, as he is fondly called, did not see either crossing the line.

"I grew up watching Dennis Lillee showing that emotion and you don’t want to take that away from the game. To me, it didn’t seem like much at all. I know rules are rules but at the same time the spectator has never been closer to the action and they pick up everything. Just let them go. No one was hurt. No one was injured. I'm not saying carry on like a pork chop but he was a young fast bowler celebrating a wicket," said Kasprowicz on The Telegraph.