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[Watch] Travis Head Makes 'Ugly' Gesture To Rishabh Pant After Perfect Plan Execution

Rishabh Pant departs as Travis Head makes some ugly gesture (Source:@cricket.com.au, screengrab)Rishabh Pant departs as Travis Head makes some ugly gesture (Source:@cricket.com.au, screengrab)

In a moment of frustration, Rishabh Pant’s promising knock came to an unfortunate end on the final day of the fourth Test against Australia at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG), that left India in a precarious position. Pant, who had looked solid at the crease, fell to an ill-timed shot off Travis Head, handing Australia an opportunity to make a way at the crucial phase of the match. 

Rishabh Pant's Untimely Departure Leaves India Reeling

The incident occurred when Rishabh Pant was batting with confidence in the India's second innings. Travis Head bowled slightly short and outside off stump, and that proved to be a bit too much for Pant. 

Rishabh Pant rocked back to play a pull shot against the spin. However, the ball, went high into the air off the bottom of the bat, and Mitchell Marsh, stationed at deep long-on, took a spectacular catch after moving to his left. 

Travis Head, who had been quietly going about his business, was credited with his first wicket of the series. While Head’s celebrations were subdued, there were visible gestures of frustration in the aftermath of Pant’s exit. 

What caught everyone's attention was Head's 'UGLY' celebration'. After taking Pant's wicket, Australian all-rounder made a gesture that many deemed highly inappropriate. The celebration, which appeared to be an impromptu display of frustration, was caught on camera and quickly went viral, with many questioning whether it crossed the line of acceptable conduct on the field.

Meanwhile, at the time of writing, India is reeling at 138 runs for six wickets. Yashasvi Jaiswal, who has been arguably India's best batter of the series, is still in the middle on 82. He, of course, has a century in his sight, but he knows it is also important for him to stay in the middle.