‘Anybody can snap’: Gavaskar on Virat Kohli-Travis Head handshake saga in IPL 2026
The IPL 2026 has seen intense emotions on the field, highlighted by an incident involving Virat Kohli and Travis Head. After a match, Kohli reportedly avoided a handshake with Head, which sparked discussions about player conduct. Cricket legend Sunil Gavaskar commented on the pressures of the game, noting that emotions can lead to such moments.
- ▪Virat Kohli avoided shaking hands with Travis Head after a match between Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Sunrisers Hyderabad.
- ▪Sunil Gavaskar stated that in high-pressure situations, emotions can boil over and anyone can snap.
- ▪The BCCI is unlikely to take action against Kohli for not shaking hands, as it is not mandatory under the spirit of cricket.
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