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Head Downplays Kohli Handshake Drama
25 Jul
Summary
- Travis Head dismisses rumors of issues with Virat Kohli.
- Head's wife received abusive messages from fans online.
- RCB won the IPL 2026 final against Gujarat Titans.
Travis Head has broken his silence regarding the widely discussed incident where Virat Kohli appeared to skip a handshake with him after an IPL match. Head stated that there is no unresolved issue between them and that the situation was not surprising given the competitive nature of the tournament.
The controversy took a negative turn when Head's wife, Jessica Davies, reported receiving abusive messages online from fans. Head acknowledged the difficulty this caused for his family, particularly those not accustomed to such public scrutiny, while commending his wife's composure.
Meanwhile, Virat Kohli's team, Royal Challengers Bengaluru, concluded the 2026 IPL season by winning the final against the Gujarat Titans in Ahmedabad.
