Australia opener Travis Head endured a tough outing in the first ODI against India at the Optus Stadium in Perth on Sunday, falling for just 8 runs. While the left-hander’s cheap dismissal disappointed Australian fans, Indian cricket fans on social media had a field day. Memes, jokes, and funny captions flooded Twitter soon after Head’s wicket, with many users humorously suggesting that the southpaw ‘only performs when Rohit Sharma is India’s captain.’
Travis Head’s short stay sparks hilarious fan reactions
Head, who has built a reputation as one of Australia’s most dangerous ODI openers, failed to make an impact as India’s new-ball bowlers found movement on a lively Perth surface. His early dismissal drew mixed reactions online — from disappointment among Australian supporters to laughter and banter among Indian fans.
The running joke centered around a quirky fan theory that Head seems to play his best cricket only when Rohit leads India — a light-hearted reference to his stunning performances in recent matches under Rohit’s captaincy, including the 2023 World Cup final.
With Shubman Gill leading India in the ODI leg of the ongoing series, many fans claimed that Head’s ‘Rohit factor’ was missing in Perth, resulting in his early exit. The memes poured in, turning X into a comedy zone within minutes of his dismissal.
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Here’s how fans reacted:
Travis Head without Rohit’s captaincy is like a firecracker after Diwali – all noise before, silence after
— Arin (@arinxtweet)
Travis Head when Rohit Sharma is not the captain
— Sagar (@sagarcasm)
Against Travis Head Pre planning by Indian team 😂
— Varun Gaurav (@varungaurav55)
I think Travis Head only performs when Rohit Sharma is the captain of India, no other way round for the Aussie opener 😆
— Random (@Random144729)
Travis Head be like: Rohit ne 8 banaye hai toh mai RohitPaglu hoke jyada kaise banau.😂
— Neha (@nneha04)
Travis Head is a proper Rohit fanboy. Both of them scored 8 runs today.😭🤝
— 𝐇𝐲𝐝𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐞𝐧 (@ImHydro45)
Rohit Sharma & Travis Head Love story 🔥❤️— theboysthing (@theboysthing07)
Travis Head
— Desi Bhayo (@desi_bhayo88)
Travis Head becoming like Rachin Ravindra Day by Day 💔
— Junaid Khan (@JunaidKhanation)
Travis head when the opposition Captain isn't Rohit Sharma
— LA PAUSA (@Amaa__4)
Rohit Sharma 8 runs OUT
Travis Head 8 Runs OUT
What a Coincidence…!!!!
— Megha (मेघा) 🇮🇳 (@Megha212927)
Travis Head when Rohit is not the captain
— Jon Snow (@SastaJonSnow)
Travis head and Rohit Sharma match made in heaven both scored 8 runs today
— Mukul (@Mukulb88)
