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Champions Trophy: Magical Varun Gets Travis Out of India’s Head in Semifinal Clash

March 4, 2025, 3:47 pm

Varun Chakravarthy impressed in his very first over, getting rid of the risky Travis Head for 39 off 33 balls. The Australian opener, who has been troubling India consistently with his attacking batting, ran out of luck while trying to play a big shot.

Head seemed poised for another dominant innings, but his attempt to hit the boundary off Chakravarthy’s delivery saw him being well-judged by Shubman Gill. The wicket gave India the much-needed breakthrough, leaving Australia at 54/2 in 8.2 overs.

The wicket of the leg-spinner, which was important, shattered a strong partnership and turned the tables in India’s direction. Head had begun boldly, thrashing the Indian bowlers with his powerful stroke play, but his stay at the crease was cut short when he mistimed a lofted shot into the hands of Gill.

Chakravarthy, the crafty spinner, proved his worth again, ratcheting up the pressure on Australia. With Head in the pavilion, India looked to build on the breakthrough and curtail Australia’s run rate.

As the game goes on, the attention now turns to how Australia‘s middle order fares against India’s spinners. With Chakravarthy in form, India seeks to gain more dominance over the game in the Champions Trophy Semi-Final.

Navjot Singh Sidhu Slams Travis Head’s MCG Gesture: ‘Kids and Women Are Watching

December 31, 2024, 1:41 pm

India’s Defeat and Controversial Moments

Team India’s loss in the 4th Test against Australia at the Melbourne Cricket Ground will likely be remembered for a long time. The team’s disappointing performance, highlighted by the repeated failures of senior players like Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma, alongside irresponsible batting from young stars like Rishabh Pant, left India trailing 2-1 in the 5-match series. The turning point of the game came with Pant’s dismissal, which shifted the momentum in favor of Australia. This moment sparked a controversial reaction from Australian cricketer Travis Head.

Travis head’s obnoxious behaviour during the course of the Melbourne test doesn’t auger well for for the gentleman’s game…… sets the worst possible example when there are kids, women , young & old watching the game……. this caustic conduct did not insult an individual but a…

— Navjot Singh Sidhu (@sherryontopp) December 30, 2024

The Backlash Over Head’s Celebration

Travis Head’s celebration after Pant’s dismissal quickly became a hot topic on social media. His gesture, which some fans deemed “obscene,” sparked criticism. Former India cricketer and politician Navjot Singh Sidhu expressed his disapproval, calling Head’s actions “obnoxious.” Sidhu emphasized that such behavior was inappropriate, especially considering that women and children were watching the match.

Sidhu tweeted: “Travis Head’s obnoxious behavior during the Melbourne Test doesn’t augur well for the gentleman’s game… sets the worst possible example when there are kids, women, young and old watching the game… this caustic conduct did not insult an individual but a nation of 1.5 billion Indians. Stringent punishment that would serve as a deterrent for future generations needs to be slapped on him so that no one dares follow suit!!!”

Australia’s Explanation for Head’s Gesture

In the post-match press conference, Australian captain Pat Cummins provided an explanation for Head’s actions. He clarified that Head’s gesture was part of a running joke among the Australian players, where Head humorously pretended to cool off a hot finger by placing it in a cup of ice. Cummins explained: “I can explain that. His finger is so hot, that he is going to put it in a cup of ice. Yes, that’s what it is. That’s normally the running joke. Was it at the Gabba or somewhere, where he got a wicket as well and just got straight to the fridge, grabs a bucket of ice, puts his finger in, and just walks in front of Lyno (Nathan Lyon). Just like that, thinks it’s very funny. So that’s what it would have been, nothing else.”

Siraj’s Aggression and Jadeja’s Frustration Steal the Spotlight

December 15, 2024, 12:01 pm

Mohammed Siraj’s aggression became the center of attention due to his on-field actions on Day 2 of the third Test in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. While one moment contributed to India securing a wicket, another incident created tension with Ravindra Jadeja.

Siraj’s Throw Sparks Conflict with Jadeja

After lunch, a dramatic incident unfolded. Travis Head pushed a ball toward the offside and went for a quick single. In response, Siraj quickly charged, collected the ball, and threw it forcefully toward the non-striker’s end. Unfortunately, the throw missed its mark and flew over the batter. Jadeja, trying to save the situation, leaped to stop the ball but hurt his fingers in the process.

As a result, Jadeja expressed his frustration and scolded Siraj while shaking his injured hand. Although Jadeja avoided a serious injury, his irritation was clear.

Commentator Mark Nicholas humorously captured the moment. He remarked, “There is a bit of civil war on the field as Siraj’s enthusiasm gets the better of him. He flung the ball so hard that it could have gone for four byes, but Jadeja gave him a right look. He must have said, ‘You almost broke my finger, pal. Take it easy.’”

Travis Head Dominates Indian Bowlers

Meanwhile, Travis Head continued his impressive form and dominated the Indian attack. This century was his third in four Tests against India. His aggressive batting firmly shifted momentum in Australia’s favor.

Earlier in the day, India started strong. Jasprit Bumrah dismissed both Australian openers, and Nitish Reddy took another wicket to pile on the pressure. However, in the afternoon session, Head and Steve Smith turned the game around.

Head reached his ninth career Test century in just 115 balls, showcasing his dominance with 13 boundaries. At the same time, Smith played a solid supporting role, scoring a composed half-century. Together, they built an unbeaten 159-run partnership for the fourth wicket, frustrating the Indian bowlers.

India Struggles

Despite their early success, the Indian bowlers seemed to run out of ideas as the session progressed. Head’s aggressive play and Smith’s steady approach left them with little room to regain control.

Overall, the day showcased both Head’s brilliance with the bat and the tension within the Indian camp. With Australia taking a commanding position, the remainder of the match promises even more drama and excitement.

Fan Kicked Out for Sandpaper Display During Heated Test: Watch

December 10, 2024, 2:21 pm

Tensions between Mohammed Siraj and Travis Head during the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy have also sparked rivalry among fans. Recently, a viral video showed an Indian fan being removed from the stadium after he displayed sandpaper.

An Indian fan was kicked out of the stadium for showing sandpaper to Australian fans during the India vs Australia Test match in Adelaide . #INDvsAUS pic.twitter.com/3Y3YageyTN

— alekhaNikun (@nikun28) December 9, 2024

Sandpaper Reference

The fan, wearing an India jersey, was instructed to leave after showing the sandpaper. This act referred to the infamous 2018 ball-tampering scandal when Australian players Steve Smith, David Warner, and Cameron Bancroft were banned for using sandpaper to alter the ball. Consequently, the Indian fan’s actions caused a mix of cheers and jeers from the Adelaide crowd.

Security Intervention

Shortly after, security guards intervened and escorted the fan out of the stands. Despite this, he continued to wave the sandpaper in the air. This incident, of course, directly referred to the 2018 scandal, which led to Smith and Warner being banned for 12 months, while Bancroft received a nine-month suspension.

On-Field Tensions

The fan’s ejection came on the heels of a heated exchange between Siraj and Head in the second Test. As a result, both players received one demerit point from the International Cricket Council (ICC). Additionally, Siraj was fined 20% of his match fees.

Future Predictions

As the series is tied at 1-1, former cricketer Harbhajan Singh predicted that tensions would likely escalate again in the upcoming matches. He said, “What I feel personally is, the things will definitely get heated from the next Test match again, but whatever incident happened here, should be left here in Adelaide.”

The third Test will begin in Brisbane on December 14.

Mohammed Siraj Fined 20 Percent Match Fee, Travis Head Penalized for Adelaide Clash

December 9, 2024, 5:40 pm

The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Monday, December 9, announced disciplinary actions against Mohammed Siraj and Travis Head due to their on-field dispute during the second Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy in Adelaide. Siraj faced a 20% reduction from his match fee, while Head avoided any financial penalties but was reprimanded for his verbal exchange with the Indian pacer.

Both players were each handed one demerit point for breaching the ICC Code of Conduct.

“Siraj has been fined 20% of his match fee after being found guilty of breaching article 2. 5 of the ICC Code of Conduct for Players and Player Support Personnel regarding ‘using language, actions or gestures which disparage or which could provoke an aggressive reaction from a batter upon dismissal,’” the ICC announced.

Also Read: “Travis Head Abused Me, Lied”: Mohammed Siraj Opens Up On Send-Off Drama

“Head was also penalized for infringing Article 2. 13 of the ICC Code of Conduct for Players and Player Support Personnel, which concerns the ‘abuse of a player, player support personnel, umpire or match referee during an international match,’” the statement added.

The occurrence unfolded after Siraj directed an expletive-laden farewell at Head, who had previously struck him for a six. Siraj then bowled a yorker that dismissed Head for a well-played 140. The dismissal ignited a fierce exchange as Head reacted to the provocation, escalating the situation.

The Adelaide Oval crowd, displeased with Siraj’s send-off towards their local hero, expressed their discontent by booing the Indian bowler.

“Travis Head Abused Me, Lied”: Mohammed Siraj Opens Up On Send-Off Drama

December 8, 2024, 12:25 pm

India pacer Mohammed Siraj has spoken about the controversy that followed his heated send-off to Australia batter Travis Head during Day 2 of the second Test at the Adelaide Oval. The fiery exchange, recorded on video and extensively shared on social media, took place after Siraj bowled out Head on Saturday. Head mentioned the incident during the post-day press conference, and Siraj gave his response before Day 3.

While speaking with former Indian spinner Harbhajan Singh, Siraj refuted Head’s assertions regarding sportsmanship. “I was relishing the challenge of bowling to him. It was an exciting competition since he was batting exceptionally well. When a batter hits you for a six on a good delivery, it does sting. That fueled my determination. After dismissing him, I celebrated. Then he directed insults at me. You can witness it on television as well. Initially, it was my celebration; I didn’t utter a word to him. In the press conference, he made an untruthful statement. He lied. There’s no way he said well-bowled. We regard everyone. I consistently show respect to all since cricket is a gentleman’s sport. Travis Head’s conduct was inappropriate. I felt disheartened,” Siraj conveyed.

Also Read: Travis Head Clarifies Mohammed Siraj Altercation, Says Pacer Misinterpreted Compliment

Harbhajan also shared his thoughts on his own encounters with similar situations while playing in Australia.

INTERVIEW OF MOHAMMED SIRAJ…!!!!

– Siraj confirms "Travis Head didn't say well bowled". pic.twitter.com/CXrRdDuLcX

— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) December 8, 2024

The situation escalated when Siraj bowled Head with a full delivery right after allowing a six, sending him back to the dressing room with a celebratory gesture. In reaction, Head turned around and responded. Later, Head acknowledged that his reaction might have been too much but still supported his actions.

“I actually jokingly remarked ‘well bowled,’ then he gestured at me in the sheds, and I also reacted. I don’t wish to dwell on it too much. It likely escalated a bit too far, and that’s why I’m let down by my response. However, I also intend to defend myself,” Head remarked.

Travis Head Clarifies Mohammed Siraj Altercation, Says Pacer Misinterpreted Compliment

December 7, 2024, 7:29 pm

Australia’s Travis Head has addressed his fiery exchange with India pacer Mohammed Siraj during the second day of the pink-ball Test on December 7. Head, who delivered a stellar performance with a blazing 140 off 141 balls, revealed that his compliment to Siraj was misunderstood, leading to the on-field altercation.

Head, scoring his third Test century in Adelaide, was eventually dismissed by Siraj, who gave him an animated send-off. In response, Head lashed out at the bowler as he walked back to the pavilion. Speaking to the broadcasters post-match, Head explained that he had praised Siraj’s bowling, but the Indian pacer seemingly misinterpreted the remark.

“I said ‘well bowled,’ but he thought otherwise. When he pointed me to the shed, he got a little bite back from me. Slightly disappointed with how it transpired. It is what it is. If they want to act like that and that’s how they’re going to represent themselves, then so be it,” Head remarked.

The incident led to boos from the Adelaide crowd directed at Siraj. Despite the controversy, Head had a touching moment off the field, dedicating his century to his newborn son. “We have a newborn boy a couple of weeks ago. I would have got some stick from my wife if I didn’t do that when Harrison was born,” he joked.

Also Read: Harshit Rana’s Iconic Aeroplane Celebration After Dismissing Travis Head Goes Viral | Watch

Reflecting on his innings, Head acknowledged that he took risks and made the most of his opportunities. “I took my chances here and there. Sometimes it was tough to get a bat on. At certain stages, they were bowling really well. Nice to take my luck and put the guys in a good position,” he said.

At stumps on Day 2, Australia held a 29-run lead, with India struggling in their second innings at five wickets down, leaving the hosts in a commanding position.

Harshit Rana’s Iconic Aeroplane Celebration After Dismissing Travis Head Goes Viral | Watch

November 22, 2024, 11:22 pm

Harshit Rana celebrated his maiden Test wicket with an exuberant aeroplane gesture, punching the air and spreading his arms in delight. The young pacer from Delhi cleaned up Travis Head on Friday during the Border-Gavaskar Trophy opener at Perth’s Optus Stadium, marking a significant milestone in his cricketing journey. Rana’s effort came after India managed a modest total of 150 in their first innings.

Making his mark early, Rana bowled a maiden over to start his Test career. Though his second over saw Head striking a couple of boundaries, the 22-year-old pacer rebounded in his third over, delivering a crucial breakthrough. A good-length delivery angled in sharply, beating Head’s outside edge and dislodging the top of the off stump. The dismissal left Australia struggling at 31/4.

Watch the video here:

What a way to get your maiden Test wicket! ⚡️#DeliveredwithSpeed | #AUSvIND | @NBN_Australia pic.twitter.com/IkykgwUEWW

— cricket.com.au (@cricketcomau) November 22, 2024

Before Rana’s heroics, stand-in captain Jasprit Bumrah dominated with the ball, dismissing Nathan McSweeney (10), Usman Khawaja (8), and Steve Smith (0) in a fiery opening spell.

Also Read: Siraj, Labuschagne Clash As Virat Kohli Adds His Twist On Day 1 Of Perth Test | Watch

Earlier in the day, debutant Nitish Reddy showed resilience with a gritty 41, while Rishabh Pant added some flair with a daring 37, including an awe-inspiring no-look six off Pat Cummins. Their 48-run partnership for the seventh wicket provided a glimmer of hope in India’s otherwise dismal batting performance. The top-order fell victim to the combined menace of Mitchell Starc (2/14) and Josh Hazlewood (4/29), whose bounce and seam movement wreaked havoc.

Despite the early setback, India’s pace attack brought them back into the game with a strong performance.

Australia Sets World Record in Rapid Chase Against Scotland in 1st T20 Match

September 5, 2024, 5:09 am

Australia made history by setting a world record for the most runs scored in a T20I powerplay during their commanding 7-wicket victory over Scotland in the first T20I. The match, held at Grange Cricket Club on Wednesday, was a thrilling display of boundary-hitting, captivating fans both at the ground and watching from home.

Australia amassed a staggering 113 runs in the powerplay, surpassing the previous record held by South Africa, who had scored 102 runs in their powerplay against the West Indies in 2023. The Australian openers, Travis Head and debutant Jake Fraser-McGurk, came out with aggressive intent while chasing a target of 155.

Fraser-McGurk’s debut did not go as planned, as he was dismissed for a duck by Brandon McMullen. However, Head took control, relentlessly hitting boundaries and making it difficult for Scotland’s fielders. Head’s innings was particularly explosive, scoring 20 runs off McMullen and then punishing Jack Jarvis by hitting three sixes and collecting 30 runs in the fifth over. Head’s remarkable performance included 80 runs off just 25 balls, featuring five sixes and 12 boundaries, before he was finally dismissed.

Josh Inglis provided the finishing touches with an unbeaten 27 off 13 balls, securing the win with more than ten overs to spare. Earlier, Scotland, after being put in to bat by Australia, scored 154/9 thanks to a collective batting effort.

WATCH: Andre Russell’s Bat-Breaking Delivery to Travis Head; Head’s Reaction Goes Viral

July 17, 2024, 5:22 pm

In a thrilling match of the 2024 Major League Cricket (MLC), Washington Freedom secured their third consecutive victory by defeating Los Angeles Knight Riders by eight wickets on Sunday. Opting to bowl first, Washington’s bowlers dominated as they bundled out Los Angeles for 129 runs. Saurabh Netravalkar and Glenn Maxwell led the attack, with Netravalkar taking 4 wickets and Maxwell claiming 3.

Washington’s chase was highlighted by a bizarre incident in the second over when Andre Russell’s fiery delivery broke Travis Head’s bat into two pieces, with the upper half flying towards mid-wicket. Despite this, Head and Steve Smith forged a brilliant opening partnership of 79 runs. Head smashed a quickfire 54, including six sixes, before being dismissed in the ninth over.

Russell broke Travis head's bat with a Fierce bowl
Major league cricket #Russell #travishead #mlc #majorleaguecricket #Cricket #smith #head #funnyincident pic.twitter.com/0cFLoYDB1Y

— माही शर्मा (@mahisharma97) July 14, 2024

Steve Smith anchored the innings with an unbeaten 42, guiding Washington to reach the target comfortably in just 16 overs. Rachin Ravindra and Andries Gous provided support as Washington Freedom finished at 130/2.

Looking ahead, Washington Freedom will face MI New York in their next MLC encounter, while Los Angeles Knight Riders will take on Seattle Orcas in their upcoming match. The victory keeps Washington’s momentum strong in the league as they continue their quest for dominance in the season.

Muttiah Muralitharan: “We really wanted him” in reference to Sunrisers’ acquisition of Travis Head

December 19, 2023, 3:35 pm

Muttiah Muralitharan, the spin bowling coach for Sunrisers Hyderabad and a former great spinner for Sri Lanka, said that the team “really wanted” Travis Head for the Indian Premier League (IPL) in 2024.

Among the names with a high price tag was Head, who turned up outstanding performances in the World Test Championship and ODI World Cup finals earlier this year. There was a heated bidding war between the Sunrisers Hyderabad and the Chennai Super Kings. But Head paid a premium of 6.8 crore to join the Orange family.

During the IPL 2024 player auction, Muralitharan discussed the purchase on JioCinema’s “We really wanted him (Travis Head) because we needed an opening left-handed batter. Adding to that he can bowl spin as well. I never thought we would get him for that price because of his performance being tremendous in the last couple of years in T20Is and ODIs for Australia.”

“So, we were waiting for this, and we thought that we would have a tough fight with a lot of teams but in the end, CSK came and fought with us. But we knew they don’t need a frontline player as they have Devon Conway, so they will stop somewhere,” Muralitharan added.

Travis has been playing exceptionally well for the Australian team, hitting hundreds against India in the World Test Championship final in the ICC Cricket World Cup final. He has amassed 554 runs at an average of 29.15 and a strike rate of over 146 in 23 Twenty20 Internationals, including one fifty. He has amassed 2,494 runs at an average of 27.71 and a strike rate of over 134 in 107 T20 matches, including one century and ten fifties.

In addition, the left-handed hitter was selected as November 2023’s ICC Men’s Player of the Month. Head won the award against fierce opposition from India seamer Mohammed Shami and partner Glenn Maxwell.