Disturbing online behaviour targets Travis Head’s wife and daughter after Australia’s thumping win over India in CWC 2023 final

In the aftermath of Australia’s resounding win over India in the ODI World Cup 2023 final, an unfortunate incident has marred the cricketing celebration as Travis Head’s wife Jessica Davies and one-year-old daughter became targets of online abuse on social media platforms. The incident has sparked concerns over the escalating trend of inappropriate and harmful behaviour directed towards players’ families.

Travis Head played a pivotal role in Australia’s triumph in the World Cup final, scoring a memorable 137 runs that significantly contributed to his team’s victory. However, the euphoria of the win has been overshadowed by the reprehensible actions of a section of fans who directed abuse towards Head’s family members.

The abuse, which includes offensive language and personal attacks, has prompted widespread condemnation from the cricketing community and fans alike.

In the meantime, former Indian cricketer Harbhajan Singh has expressed their disdain for such behaviour, emphasizing the need for respect and sportsmanship both on and off the field.

“Reports of trolling of family members of Australian cricket players is completely in bad taste. We played well but lost the final to better cricket by the Aussies. That’s it. Why troll the players and their families? Requesting all cricket fans to stop such behaviour. Sanity and dignity are more important,” tweeted Bhajji.

Reports of trolling of family members of Australian cricket players is completely in bad taste. We played well but lost the final to better cricket by the Aussies. That’s it. Why troll the players and their families? Requesting all cricket fans to stop such behaviour. Sanity and…

— Harbhajan Turbanator (@harbhajan_singh) November 21, 2023

Cricket authorities and social media platforms are being urged to take swift action to identify and penalize those responsible for the online abuse. This incident highlights the broader issue of cyberbullying in the sporting world, emphasizing the impact it can have not only on players but also on their families.

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Travis has not yet commented on the situation, and it remains to be seen how cricketing bodies and social media platforms address the issue. The incident serves as a stark reminder of the importance of promoting a positive and respectful online environment, ensuring that the joy of cricket is not tarnished by such unsavoury incidents.

As the cricketing community rallies against this unfortunate episode, it is hoped that swift and decisive action will be taken to address the root causes of online abuse, fostering an environment where players and their families can enjoy the sport without fear of harassment.

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