{"id":12084,"date":"2026-05-25T01:43:04","date_gmt":"2026-05-25T01:43:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/1win.za.com\/ipl\/jessica-head-speaks-out-after-viral-kohli-incident-triggers-online-abuse"},"modified":"2026-05-25T01:43:04","modified_gmt":"2026-05-25T01:43:04","slug":"jessica-head-speaks-out-after-viral-kohli-incident-triggers-online-abuse","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/1win.za.com\/ipl\/jessica-head-speaks-out-after-viral-kohli-incident-triggers-online-abuse","title":{"rendered":"Jessica Head Speaks Out After Viral Kohli Incident Triggers Online Abuse"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Travis Head and his wife Jessica have once again become targets of online harassment from sections of cricket fans in India following a tense IPL 2026 incident that quickly went viral. The couple were reportedly subjected to abusive messages after a heated exchange between Travis Head and Virat Kohli during Sunrisers Hyderabad\u2019s match against Royal Challengers Bengaluru, with Jessica saying the attacks extended beyond them to friends and family members.<\/p>\n<h2>Jessica Head speaks out on renewed abuse<\/h2>\n<p>Jessica revealed that hateful comments and private messages were directed not only at her and Travis Head, but also at people close to them following the SRH vs RCB game. She said her day began with her social media accounts \u201cblasting,\u201d clarifying that the couple were fine while others in their circle were being targeted.<\/p>\n<p>She linked the latest wave of hostility to earlier incidents, noting that similar treatment had surfaced after Australia\u2019s major wins over India. In her account, the abuse appeared after Australia defeated India in the 2023 ODI World Cup final, again following the World Test Championship final, and later after the 2024 Boxing Day Test. Jessica also said their young daughter had previously received threatening messages online.<\/p>\n<p>While calling for a healthier public conversation, she urged fans to show more respect on social media. She added that the current climate across sport includes an important discussion around mental health and the need for perspective, especially in how people speak to one another.<\/p>\n<p>Jessica stressed that passion is part of cricket, but so is recognising that behind every headline are real people and families who can be affected by online behaviour. Her message concluded with a hope that more kindness and support will follow.<\/p>\n<h2>What happened between Virat Kohli and Travis Head in IPL 2026?<\/h2>\n<p>The controversy began during the IPL 2026 clash between SRH and RCB. During Royal Challengers Bengaluru\u2019s chase, Kohli and Head exchanged words on the field after Head, reportedly, told Kohli to play more attacking shots.<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>During RCB\u2019s chase, Virat Kohli and Travis Head traded remarks on the field after Head suggested Kohli should be more aggressive.<\/li>\n<li>Kohli responded with sarcasm, asking Head\u2014who was featuring as an Impact Player\u2014to come and bowl himself.<\/li>\n<li>After Kohli got out, Head replied that he had not been given a chance to bowl, a comment that Kohli reportedly did not take well.<\/li>\n<li>After SRH secured victory by 55 runs, Head attempted to shake hands with Kohli during post-match greetings.<\/li>\n<li>Kohli walked past Head without responding, while greeting the other SRH players in the normal course of interaction.<\/li>\n<li>The handshake moment and the earlier on-field exchange spread rapidly online, drawing strong reactions from fans across social media.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>With the 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