Travis Head’s Cheeky Prank Sparks Ball-Tampering Jokes During Live Broadcast
Travis Head’s playful antics on day one of the second Ashes Test in Brisbane have ignited a wave of ball-tampering jokes among cricket fans. During a break in play, Head humorously attempted to prank his teammate Michael Neser, which quickly drew the attention of eagle-eyed spectators.
Background on the Incident
This light-hearted moment comes against the backdrop of Australia’s infamous “Sandpapergate” scandal from 2018, which tarnished the team’s reputation. In that incident, Steve Smith, David Warner, and Cameron Bancroft were found guilty of tampering with the ball during a Test match in South Africa. Their actions involved using adhesive tape to alter the ball’s condition, resulting in lengthy bans.
Travis Head’s Cheeky Prank
On the first day of the Test at the Gabba, Head approached Neser under the pretense of passing by. He then cheekily flicked his fingers towards Neser’s groin area, a prank affectionately known as the “sack tap” in Australia. This playful act was devoid of any malice but nonetheless provoked a flurry of social media reactions.
Fan Reactions and Jokes
- One fan quipped about the prank, saying, “Again Aussies caught while tampering the ball.”
- Another chimed in, humorously suggesting that Head was “checking sandpaper is there or not.”
Current Match Status
As for the cricket action itself, England concluded their first innings with a total of 334 runs, highlighted by Joe Root’s impressive unbeaten score of 138. Australia, however, began their second innings strongly, surpassing 200 runs with only three wickets down.
Earlier, the Australian team took the first Test in Adelaide by eight wickets. Fans await how the team will respond in this second Test as they aim to chase down England’s score.
