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Travis Head's wife blasted with abuses after Virat Kohli incident ...
This isn't something new for Jessica, who disclosed going through similar experience when India lost the 2023 ODI World Cup final against Australia. May 25, 2026 / 10:39 IST Story continues below Advertisement Remove Ad Travis Head's wife blasted with abuses after Virat Kohli incident The on-field tension between Virat Kohli and Travis Head exposed the ugly side of modern-day cricket and it was the latter's wife Jessica, who had to endure the dark reality. In an interaction with Australian media outlet, The Advertiser, Jessica revealed encountering online abuse and vile comments targeting her, family, and friends by fans of Kohli.The frosty on-field moment took place during the match between Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) and Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) in Hyderabad last week. It all started with Kohli celebrating Head's wicket with an animated reaction after the SRH opener was castled by Rasikh Salam Dar for 26. Things didn't end as Kohli also appeared to be making gestures towards Head when RCB were batting in the second innings. It peaked when Kohli snubbed the customary handshake with Head following the match, which was despite the Australian having his arm outstretched but the RCB star simply chose to ignore.The moment triggered a section of Kohli supporters, who bombarded Head and his wife's social media pages with abuses and vile comments.Also Read | Sunil Gavaskar: No comparison between what happened at MCG in 1981 and Virat Kohli-Travis Head incidentMeanwhile, this isn't something new for Jessica, who disclosed going through similar experience when India lost the 2023 ODI World Cup final against Australia.Story continues below Advertisement"It feels like a repeat of the abuse that happened after the World Cup. I woke up to my socials blasting... we are fine but they are attacking my friends and family," Jessica told the media outlet."I think across all sports at the moment there's an important conversation around mental health, perspective and the way we speak to one another. Passion will always be part of sport, but so is remembering there are real people and families behind the game. Hopefully this encourages more kindness and support for one another," she added.RCB and SRH in playoffsBoth RCB and SRH have qualified for the playoffs. RCB take on Gujarat Titans in the Qualifier 1 on Tuesday, while SRH go against Rajasthan Royals in the Eliminator scheduled for the next day. For RCB and SRH to meet again, they can either face each other in the ...
Travis Head, wife abused online after Kohli clash - Pakistan Today
Travis Head and his wife Jessica have received abusive online messages after Head’s on-field clash with Virat Kohli in an IPL match. Jessica said friends and family were also targeted with hateful private messages.MUMBAI: Travis Head and his wife Jessica have been subjected to a barrage of online abuse after the Australian cricketer was embroiled in a spat with India great Virat Kohli during an IPL match.The players clashed during the T20 match between Head's Sunrisers Hyderabad and Kohli's Royal Challengers Bengaluru on Friday.Heated words were exchanged between the two before Kohli was dismissed for 15 and his team slumped to a 55-run defeat.As the two sets of players lined up for the post-game handshakes, Kohli ignored Head's outstretched arm but shook hands with the other players.The Instagram accounts for Head and Jessica have since been flooded with abusive comments, apparently from fans of the former India captain.Jessica told The Advertiser newspaper that her friends and family had also received hateful private messages."I woke up to my socials blasting... we are fine but they are attacking my friends and family," she said Monday, according to the reports."Passion will always be part of sport, but so is remembering there are real people and families behind the game."Hopefully this encourages more kindness, and support for one another."She also said it felt like "a repeat of the abuse that happened after the World Cup", referring to the 2023 50-over tournament when Australia beat hosts India in the final in Ahmedabad.0 CommentsSort by:No comments yet. Be the first to join the discussion!
Travis Head's wife faces online abuse after Virat Kohli ... - InsideSport
What was a fiery on-field exchange between Virat Kohli and Travis Head during the SRH vs RCB clash has now become an ugly episode for the latter's family. After Sunrisers Hyderabad's 55-run win over Royal Challengers Bengaluru in IPL 2026, the focus fell on an awkward post-match moment involving Kohli and Head. Soon after, Travis Head's wife Jessica revealed that their family and friends ...
Travis Head's Wife Abused By Fans After Viral Virat Kohli ... - News18
Last Updated:May 25, 2026, 07:50 ISTTravis Head and wife Jessica report renewed online abuse from Indian fans after a heated IPL clash with Virat Kohli, citing threats to family and calling for kinder fan behaviorRapid ReadRapid ReadSummarized by AI.+Travis Head and wife report renewed online abuse from Indian fansJessica Head urges kinder fans after family threatsAbuse follows heated IPL clash and past Australia-India matchesTravis Head with wife Jessica and Virat Kohli (Instagram, X and AP)Australian batter Travis Head and his wife Jessica have once again been subjected to online abuse from sections of Indian cricket fans, following a heated on-field exchange with Virat Kohli during 2026 Indian Premier League (IPL).The controversy erupted after Sunrisers Hyderabad’s emphatic victory over Royal Challengers Bengaluru, with a viral interaction between Kohli and Head sparking intense reactions across social media.Recommended Stories'Keep The Body...': Travis Head Celebrates 1st IPL Wicket In 9 Years After Virat Kohli BanterAnshul Kamboj Breaks Record Of Conceding Most Sixes In An IPL SeasonOnly 3 Crore Gap Between Virat Kohli And Rohit Sharma's All-Time IPL Earnings: ReportWill MS Dhoni Play In IPL Next Year? Ruturaj Gaikwad Gives Big Update After CSK's Exit From IPL 2026IPL 2026 | Schedule | Results | Orange Cap | Purple CapAccording to Jessica Head, the backlash quickly escalated beyond criticism of the players, with abusive messages also targeting their close friends and family members.“It feels like a repeat of the abuse that happened after the World Cup," she told Australian media outlet The Advertiser.“I woke up to my socials blasting… we are fine but they are attacking my friends and family."Not The First Time?Jessica explained that this was not an isolated incident. Similar online harassment followed Australia’s major victories over India in recent years, including the 2023 ODI World Cup final, the World Test Championship final and the 2024 Boxing Day Test. She added that the abuse had previously included disturbing threats directed at their young daughter.Calling for greater responsibility from fans online, Jessica emphasised the importance of empathy and respectful behaviour in sport.“I think across all sports at the moment there’s an important conversation around mental health, perspective and the way we speak to one another," she said.“Passion will always be part of sport, but so is remembering there are real people and families behind the game. ...
