The Australia cricket team players have allegedly reported death and r*pe threats sent to the wife of Travis Head and Glenn Maxwell to CA
In a shocking turn of events, Australian players who secured a historic victory in the ICC ODI World Cup 2023 are now facing a dark side after reporting death and r*pe threats to their wives and girlfriend from Indian fans.
Post the intense final match where Australia emerged triumphant against the host nation, India, a wave of vitriol surged on social media. Australian players, including star performers Travis Head and Glenn Maxwell have reported complaints to the Australian Cricket Board.
Australia cricket players report death and r*pe threats to CA after Travis Head and Glenn Maxwell wife are abused by India fans on Instagram
Travis Head, who etched his name in World Cup history by scoring a century while chasing a total, found himself at the epicenter of the online onslaught. The Narendra Modi Stadium witnessed his stellar performance.
Just IN:— Several Australian cricketers have reported to Aussie cricket board for receiving death and ra/pe threats for them and their families from Indian cricket fans after world cup final.
— South Asia Index (@SouthAsiaIndex) November 21, 2023
However, the celebration quickly turned into a nightmare for him and his family. Head’s wife and child became targets of abusive and threatening messages, prompting the cricketer to file a formal complaint with Cricket Australia.
Similarly, Glenn Maxwell’s wife, Vini Raman, faced the ire of Indian fans on social media. Born to Indian-Tamil parents, Raman defended her right to support her husband’s team, urging fans to focus on more significant issues.
The abusive comments and direct messages she received highlighted the toxicity that had crept into the online space post the World Cup final.
The situation escalated to the point where several Australian cricketers felt compelled to report the threats to Cricket Australia. The board confirmed the receipt of multiple complaints, exposing the ugly underbelly of fandom turned toxic.
The threats extended beyond online harassment, with death threats and rape threats directed not only at the players but also at their families.
Former Indian spinner Harbhajan Singh took to social media to condemn the trolling of Australian players and their families. He emphasized the unsportsmanlike conduct and urged fans to channel their passion for the sport in a more positive and respectful manner.
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
Absolutely vile and shocking. Indian cricket fans giving r@pe threats to the wife and daughter of Travis Head after the WC win.
His daughter is only 1 year old 🥲 pic.twitter.com/livmWjlioH
— Singh (@APSvasii) November 19, 2023
Cricket, often regarded as a religion in India, is now marred by elements that go beyond the boundaries of sportsmanship. The infusion of politics and religion into the game, as witnessed during the World Cup, raises concerns about the future of cricket’s image on the international stage.
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