When Sports Fandom Turns Toxic The recent on field clash between Travis Head and Virat Kohli in the Indian Premier League has sparked a wave of vitriolic comments towards the Australian cricketer and his family on social media.
The incident, which saw Kohli refuse to shake hands with Head after their teams' match last Friday, has been seized upon by trolls and fans alike, leading to a barrage of threats and abuse directed at Head's wife Jess.
The level of vitriol displayed towards Head and his family is unprecedented in the cricket world.