On the last day of the fourth Test between India and Australia, Rishabh Pant's strong innings at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) came to a sudden end. Pant, who was looking to build a strong partnership with Yashasvi Jaiswal for Team India, lost his wicket to Travis Head.
Pant was playing confidently at the crease and was looking in good rhythm. But on a short ball from Travis Head, he tried to play a pull shot. Unfortunately, the ball hit the bottom of the bat and went straight into the air. Mitchell Marsh, standing at deep long-on, caught a spectacular catch and sent Pant back to the pavilion.
After Pant's wicket, Travis Head made such a celebration, which surprised the fans and commentators present on the field. Head's celebration was extremely different and a little strange, which confused the fans. He made a gesture, which also started a discussion among fans on social media to understand.
What does this gesture mean?
Australian Channel 7 commentator James Brayshaw tried to explain the meaning of this gesture. He said that playing against Sri Lanka in 2022, Travis Head had a special celebration by taking 4 wickets in 17 balls. At the time he said, "I had to put the digit on ice." Perhaps it was in remembrance of the incident that the head made the same gesture.
Fans on social media gave a variety of reactions to this celebration of Head. Some were considering it fun, while some were calling it against the spirit of the game.
This incident shows that cricket is not just a game of the talent of the players, but also of emotions and gestures. This strange celebration of Travis Head will be remembered for a long time.