Arun Jaitley Stadium: The scorching Delhi heat proved too much for Indian pacer Mohammed Siraj, who dramatically collapsed from exhaustion during the second session on Day 4 of the second Test against the West Indies at the Arun Jaitley Stadium on Monday. The alarming moment unfolded after Siraj completed a grueling six-over spell post-lunch, pushing his physical limits in the punishing afternoon sun.
Looking visibly drained, Siraj staggered into the Indian dugout and soon slumped onto a chair, prompting immediate medical attention from the team’s support staff. An ice pack was hastily placed on his head and face to lower his body temperature, while the team's physiotherapist massaged his feet in an attempt to relax his muscles. The intensity of the moment wasn’t lost on those watching, though former India wicketkeeper Dinesh Karthik lightened the mood by calling it “king-like treatment” on air.
"What we see right now is the fast bowlers being treated like kings after a hard spell. It's the same case everywhere, by the way. I just need to let viewers know that it's not just on the ground, off the field, but also in the com box. We've got to be careful when you do that with Bish (Ian Bishop, who was also present in the commentary box), though. The ice (needs to be placed) straight on the head to calm him down at times. For Bish and for Siraj," Karthik said.
