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Explained: Why Did Travis Head Put Finger In His Fist To Celebrate Rishabh Pant's Wicket?

Jatin∙ Updated: Dec 30 2024, 11:23 AM

Travis Head's celebration caused a lot of controversy [Source: @tap4info/x.com]Travis Head's celebration caused a lot of controversy [Source: @tap4info/x.com]

Day 5 at the MCG was full of drama, but Travis Head’s strange celebration after dismissing Rishabh Pant stole the limelight and create a lot of buzz. It wasn’t your usual fist pump or a loud roar, it was something completely out of the box, and it left fans and commentators guessing what it was all about.

What Did Travis Head’s Celebration Mean?

After breaking a key partnership by getting Rishabh Pant out, Head pointed his finger into a circle made with his other hand. The gesture had the cricket world buzzing. Some thought it was hilarious, while others weren’t so sure. Cricket Australia even shared the clip on social media, only to delete it later, which just added fuel to the fire.

For a while, no one knew what Head’s celebration was about. Some called it odd; others found it borderline inappropriate. Discussions started about whether it broke any rules, with people wondering if it might be labelled as a Level 1 offense for an obscene gesture.

But Channel 7commentator James Brayshaw stepped in to clear the air. He explained that Head’s celebration wasn’t random. Apparently, after taking 4/10 in 2022 against Sri Lanka, Head had joked about needing to 'put the digit on ice' after his sensational spell.

Brayshaw said that it was a callback to that game. Travis Head had said something about icing his finger back then, and this seems to be his way of referencing it.


Even fellow commentator Greg Blewett admitted he was clueless at first. "I had no idea what that was about, but great work from the backroom team to figure it out," he said.

While the explanation gave some context, not everyone was convinced. Fans were still divided. Was it funny? Was it inappropriate? The jury is still out.

Now, the big question is whether the match referee will take action. If the gesture is deemed inappropriate, Head could face a fine or even a suspension. A Level 1 offense isn’t a massive deal, but it could still sideline him for the next Test.


AUS vs IND 4th Test: Aussies Closing In On A Famous Win

Head’s celebration might have stolen the limelight, but the match itself is still wide open. India, chasing 340, are stuck at 140/6, and things are looking grim.

Yashasvi Jaiswal is still in the middle, holding the fort with an unbeaten 84. He’s been India’s best batter in the series, and his wicket is the one Australia want most. At the other end, Washington Sundar is trying to hang on, but the pressure is mounting.

Australia only needs four good deliveries to seal the deal, while India’s hopes rest on Jaiswal’s shoulders. The series is tied at 1-1, and both teams are giving it everything they’ve got.