Virat Kohli vs Travis Head handshake controversy: What happened and timeline of heated moments during SRH vs RCB match
Virat Kohli and Travis Head were involved in a verbal exchange during a recent IPL match between Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Sunrisers Hyderabad. After RCB's defeat, Kohli notably snubbed Head's handshake, highlighting the tension between the two players. Despite the loss, RCB maintained the top position on net run rate.
- ▪Virat Kohli got involved in a war of words with Travis Head during RCB's 256-run chase against SRH.
- ▪Kohli snubbed Head's handshake after the post-match defeat.
- ▪RCB lost by 55 runs but still claimed the top spot on net run rate.
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