Goa, May 25 -- The on-field tension between Virat Kohli and Travis Head during the IPL 2026 clash between Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) and Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) has once again highlighted the darker side of modern-day sports fandom. While heated moments between players are not unusual in competitive cricket, the aftermath reportedly spilled far beyond the field, with Travis Head's wife Jessica becoming the target of online abuse.

The incident took place during the recent match in Hyderabad. It began when Kohli celebrated Head's dismissal in an animated fashion after the SRH opener was bowled by Rasikh Salam Dar for 26 runs. Cameras later appeared to capture Kohli making gestures toward Head during RCB's batting innings, adding f...