‘That’s the world we live in’: Travis Head breaks silence on online wife abuse after Virat Kohli’s handshake | Cricket News
NEW DELHI: Australia batter Travis Head spoke publicly for the first time about the controversy involved Virat Kohli during the IPL 2026 match between Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) and Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB). The incident drew attention after cameras showed RCB star Kohli skipping a handshake with SRH’s Head after the match, leading to speculation about a rift between the two cricketers.Head, however, dismissed the rumours, saying there was no issue to be resolved.“I don’t think there’s anything to tap into. That’s all. Yeah. There’s no surprises in how the competition went or what’s going on. So as expected,” said Head of Code Sports.
Family affected by online abuse
The controversy changed when Head’s wife Jessica Davies revealed that she had received abusive messages from fans on social media. Head admits the online backlash has been difficult, especially for his family, though he believes such attention is part of being a professional athlete.“I think Jessica and I have a great perspective on things. That’s the world we live in, and I think she’s amazing in how she handles things like that.Head also praised his wife for staying calm throughout the episode, adding, “Everyone forgot about it for a few days. She handled it so well.Meanwhile, Kohli Bengaluru’s Royal Challengers successfully defended theirs IPL title by defeating Gujarat Titans in the 2026 final in Ahmedabad.
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