- Head took crucial wicket of Risabh Pant on last day
- Bizarre celebration has led to explosive backslash
- Head’s wife has copped a deluge of vile abuse
India’s anger over the dramatic defeat to Australia in the Boxing Day Test continues to rage with hundreds of fans targeting Travis Head and his wife following the Aussie star’s bizarre celebration.
The match seemed to be headed for a draw with India sitting at 3/121 when Head got Rishabh Pant to sky a ball to Mitch Marsh in the outfield.
The wicket prompted a bizarre celebration, with the off-spinner simulating dipping his spinning finger in ice.
It didn’t take long for outraged fans to lash out at Head on social media.
Former international player and politician, Navjot Singh Sidhu demanded Head face sanctions for insulting the nation of India.
‘Travis Head’s obnoxious behaviour during the course of the Melbourne test doesn’t auger well for the gentleman’s game,’ Sidhu wrote on X.
Furious fans have targeted Travis Head and his wife following the Aussie star’s bizarre celebration during the Boxing Day Test
Head’s wife Jessica copped vile backlash on social media with her social media flooded with a nasty messages and pig emojis
‘(It) sets the worst possible example when there are kids, women, young and old watching the game.
‘This caustic conduct did not insult an individual but a nation of 1.5 billion Indians.
‘Stringent punishment that would serve a deterrent for the future generations needs to be slapped on him so that no one dares follow suit!!!’
Hundreds of comments have since targeted Head on social media – and even Head’s wife, Jessica.
Jessica, who last month gave birth to the couple’s second child, has seen her Instagram account bombarded with vile comments and pig emojis.
Pat Cummins’ wife Becky has also received similar abuse from angry fans.
Cummins confirmed that Head’s celebration was a running joke in the team during his post-match presser.
‘Ah! I can explain that,’ Cummins said laughing. ‘His finger’s so hot he’s got to put it in a cup of ice! That’s what it is.
Aussie skipper Pat Cummins has confirmed that Head’s celebration was a harmless joke
‘That’s normally the running joke. Was it the Gabba or somewhere he got a wicket as well, goes straight to the fridge grabs a bucket of ice and puts his finger in and walks straight in front of Lyno. Just like that. Think’s it’s very funny.
‘So that’s what it would have been… Nothing else!’
A social media photo posted after that match against Sri Lanka showed Head dunking his index finger in a glass full of ice.
If Australia can lift the trophy in Sydney, it would be the first time since the 1997 Ashes they have recovered from a 0-1 deficit to win a Test series.
It would mark a dramatic turnaround after they were embarrassed by India in Perth to kick off this blockbuster five-Test battle.
