Travis Head's wife says friends, family faced online abuse after Virat Kohli IPL spat 'feels like post-2023 World Cup'
Travis Head's wife, Jessica, has spoken out about the online abuse directed at their family and friends following a heated exchange between Head and Virat Kohli during an IPL match. She noted that the situation felt reminiscent of the backlash they faced after Australia's victory in the 2023 World Cup final. The incident escalated after Kohli ignored Head's handshake post-match, leading to a surge of negative comments on social media.
- ▪Travis Head and Virat Kohli had a heated exchange during an IPL match between Sunrisers Hyderabad and Royal Challengers Bengaluru.
- ▪Jessica Head revealed that their family and friends received online abuse following the incident.
- ▪The situation reminded Jessica of the backlash they experienced after Australia's 2023 World Cup win over India.
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