Travis Head addresses online abuse after Kohli handshake incident
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 25, 2026, 6:37 AM
Last updated Jul 25, 2026
Travis Head responded to the online abuse directed at his wife, Jessica Davies, following a handshake controversy with Virat Kohli during IPL 2026. Head dismissed claims of a feud, stating there was nothing to resolve after Kohli appeared to skip a handshake post-match. The scrutiny, however, affected their family, with Davies receiving abusive messages online. Head praised her composure in dealing with the situation, emphasizing that such public scrutiny is expected in professional sports. Royal Challengers Bengaluru, Kohli's team, has successfully defended their title, defeating Gujarat Titans in the final.
- •Travis Head spoke about the impact of online abuse on his family.
- •Head denied any feud with Virat Kohli regarding a handshake.
- •The handshake incident occurred during an IPL 2026 match.
- •Jessica Davies received abusive messages from fans online.
- •Royal Challengers Bengaluru won the IPL 2026 title against Gujarat Titans.
- 6:37 AMYahoo Sports — 'That's the world we live in': Travis Head breaks silence on wife's online abuse after Virat Kohli handshake row
"Travis Head dismissed rumours of a feud with Virat Kohli following their IPL 2026 handshake controversy, saying there was "nothing to patch over." The incident sparked online abuse directed at Head's wife, Jessica Davies, and affected their family. Head praised his wife for handling the situation with grace, adding that public scrutiny is part of professional sport.
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