Travis Head made a big impact in the Melbourne Test by taking out Rishabh Pant’s wicket during the last session on Day 5. This set off a domino effect that led to India losing the match by 184 runs. After getting Pant out, Head celebrated in a unique way by pointing one finger into the palm of his other hand, creating an “O” shape.
After the game, Travis explained that his celebration means “finger on the ice.” He said he wasn’t expecting to bowl in Melbourne but plans to throw some off-breaks during Australia’s upcoming Test series in Sri Lanka.
His unusual celebration caught a lot of attention on social media, with many people criticizing him. Former Indian player Navjot Singh Sidhu even called for the ICC to punish Head. Travis clarified on Triple M Radio, “I started doing this in Sri Lanka. I put my finger on ice, getting ready for the next ball.”
Rishabh Pant was looking good when he got out for 30. His wicket marked the start of India’s downfall. Australia’s captain, Pat Cummins, commented on Travis’s celebration, saying, “His finger is so hot that he puts it in a cup of ice. That’s just a joke we have.”
Even though Travis didn’t perform well with the bat, scoring only 0 and 1, he made a significant impact with the ball by getting the crucial wicket of Pant. India’s team struggled, losing their last seven wickets for just 34 runs in 20.4 overs, ending up all out for 155 runs. Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma also had a tough time, getting out for single-digit scores, which didn’t help India’s cause.