NEW DELHI: A video of Australian cricketer and Sunrisers Hyderabad star Travis Head refusing a selfie with a fan has gone viral, sparking widespread debate on social media about the personal space and privacy of celebrities.
In the clip, Head is seen casually shopping for groceries at a supermarket in Hyderabad during the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 season.
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A group of fans can be seen trailing him, recording him on their phones and repeatedly asking for a selfie. Despite Head clearly refusing multiple times with a polite 'no,' the fans persisted, eventually expressing frustration over what they described as 'attitude.'
"He is showing too much attitude," one of the men is heard saying in the video, which has since circulated widely across platforms like X and Instagram. The exact date and location of the incident remain unverified.
The video has drawn mixed reactions, with many users criticising the fan behaviour while others questioned Head’s response. One user tweeted in support of the cricketer: "SRH fans harassing Travis Head for selfies. Fans should understand that it's players' choice to deny requests if they are not comfortable."
The incident reignites conversations around respecting athletes' boundaries off the field.
In the clip, Head is seen casually shopping for groceries at a supermarket in Hyderabad during the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 season.
Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel.
A group of fans can be seen trailing him, recording him on their phones and repeatedly asking for a selfie. Despite Head clearly refusing multiple times with a polite 'no,' the fans persisted, eventually expressing frustration over what they described as 'attitude.'
"He is showing too much attitude," one of the men is heard saying in the video, which has since circulated widely across platforms like X and Instagram. The exact date and location of the incident remain unverified.
The video has drawn mixed reactions, with many users criticising the fan behaviour while others questioned Head’s response. One user tweeted in support of the cricketer: "SRH fans harassing Travis Head for selfies. Fans should understand that it's players' choice to deny requests if they are not comfortable."
SRH fans harassing Travis Head for selfies. Fans should understand that it’s players’ choice to deny requests if they are not comfortable pic.twitter.com/ewUkSsDYMx
— Vibhor (@Vibhor4CSK) April 8, 2025
The incident reignites conversations around respecting athletes' boundaries off the field.
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