{"id":205161,"date":"2024-12-31T09:12:08","date_gmt":"2024-12-31T09:12:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/news.talkwithrattan.com\/index.php\/2024\/12\/31\/travis-head-opens-up-about-his-controversial-celebration-after-rishabh-pant-dismissal-finger-on-the-ice-cricket-news-times-of-india\/"},"modified":"2024-12-31T09:12:08","modified_gmt":"2024-12-31T09:12:08","slug":"travis-head-opens-up-about-his-controversial-celebration-after-rishabh-pant-dismissal-finger-on-the-ice-cricket-news-times-of-india","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/news.talkwithrattan.com\/index.php\/2024\/12\/31\/travis-head-opens-up-about-his-controversial-celebration-after-rishabh-pant-dismissal-finger-on-the-ice-cricket-news-times-of-india\/","title":{"rendered":"Travis Head opens up about his ‘controversial’ celebration after Rishabh Pant dismissal: ‘Finger on the ice’ | Cricket News – Times of India"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Travis Head celebrates with teammates after taking the wicket of Rishabh Pant at the MCG. (AP Photo)<\/span><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n

Australian batter Travis Head‘s unexpected bowling heroics in the Melbourne Test came with a celebration that left fans and players alike buzzing. After dismissing Rishabh Pant in the final session of Day 5 – a breakthrough that triggered India’s collapse \u2014 Head celebrated in a uniquely quirky way.
The unusual gesture quickly went viral, with some hailing it as quirky and others questioning its intent. Head, however, was quick to clarify its meaning after the match.
“Finger on the ice,” Head said during an interview with Triple M Radio. “I started it in Sri Lanka. I put my finger on the ice and be ready to go for the next one.” <\/p>\n

Head further elaborated on his unexpected bowling role in the Test. “I didn’t expect to be bowling. I thought Galle would be my next bowling. I’ll go put it down in a little cup of ice, be ready to go up there next,” he joked, referring to Australia’s upcoming series in Sri Lanka. <\/p>\n

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Pat Cummins on India\u2019s approach on Day 5, Rishabh Pant\u2019s shot and Travis Head\u2019s celebration<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

Australia captain Pat Cummins also chimed in on the lighthearted gesture during the post-match press conference. “His finger is so hot that he is going to put it in a cup of ice. Yes, that’s what it is,” Cummins said with a laugh. “That’s normally the running joke. Was it at the Gabba or somewhere, where he got a wicket as well and just got straight to the fridge, grabs a bucket of ice, puts his finger in.”
Head’s celebration, while entertaining, has not been without criticism. Former India batter Navjot Singh Sidhu expressed disapproval<\/a> and called on the ICC to impose penalties for what he deemed an inappropriate display.
As social media continues to dissect his \u201cfinger on the ice\u201d moment, Head’s quirky celebration has become a highlight of an already memorable Test match.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n