Travis Head Checks on Ben Duckett After Social Media Backlash Amid Ashes Series
During the ongoing Ashes series, Australian cricketer Travis Head reached out to England player Ben Duckett following a social-media backlash over a video that surfaced during England's mid-series break in Noosa.
The unverified footage apparently shows Duckett involved in a late-night exchange with a fan. This clip circulated online amidst controversy surrounding the Ashes tournament.
England managing director Rob Key condemned excessive drinking as completely unacceptable and stated that investigations would be carried out into the matter.
Meanwhile, England captain Ben Stokes publicly supported Duckett, urging empathy and understanding ahead of the fourth Ashes Test.
Head emphasized that players are human and deserve privacy during personal time. He suggested the video had been blown out of proportion and noted it originated from an England supporter.
On the field, Duckett was dismissed for 2 runs on day one in Melbourne but later contributed 34 runs during England's chase of 175 in the same match.
