On the last day of the Boxing Day Test match, the wicket of Indian wicketkeeper Rishabh Pant proved to be the biggest turning point, which was taken by part-time bowler Travis Head. After Pant’s wicket, the Indian team’s game deteriorated. Travis Head’s celebration after Pant’s wicket has become a cause of controversy, which many people are considering inappropriate. Meanwhile, former cricketer and commentator Navjot Singh Sidhu has demanded that Travis Head be given such a punishment that will set an example for the future.
Sidhu said, “Travis Head’s obnoxious behavior during the Melbourne Test is not good for the gentlemen’s game. It sets the worst example for sports when children, women, young and old people are watching it. This harsh conduct has insulted not an individual but a nation of 1.5 billion Indians. They should be given severe punishment that will serve as a deterrent to future generations, so that no one else dares to do the same!”
mixed reactions
There are mixed reactions to Travis Head’s celebration. Indian commentators, cricketers and fans consider it inappropriate, while Australian media, cricketers and Cricket Australia consider it acceptable. Australian captain Pat Cummins said he had recreated the celebration of his wicket in the 2022 Test against Sri Lanka in Galle when he injured his finger. However, Indian supporters are not able to accept this explanation.
The controversy has once again sparked discussion on the spirit of the game and respect for the game, with the limits of players’ behavior being considered.
