Australia opener travis head He faced a tough defeat in the first ODI against India at the Optus Stadium in Perth on Sunday and was out for just 8 runs. While Australian fans were disappointed with the cheap dismissal of the left-handed batsman, it was a great day for Indian cricket fans on social media. Twitter was flooded with memes, jokes and funny captions immediately after Head’s wicket, with many users humorously suggesting that the southpaw ‘only performs when Rohit Sharma He is the captain of India.
Fans have hilarious reactions to Travis Head’s short stay
Head, who has built a reputation as one of Australia’s most dangerous ODI openers, failed to make an impact as India’s new bowlers found movement on the lively Perth surface. His early dismissal drew mixed reactions online – ranging from disappointment among Australian supporters to laughter among Indian fans.
The running joke centered on a bizarre fan theory that Head plays his best cricket only when Rohit leads India – a light-hearted reference to his stellar performances in recent matches under Rohit’s captaincy, including the 2023 World Cup final.
with Shubman Gill While leading India in the ODI leg of the ongoing series, many fans claimed Head’s ‘Rohit factor’ was missing in Perth, resulting in his early exit. Within minutes of the dismissal the X was switched to the comedy zone.
Here’s how fans reacted:
Without Rohit’s captaincy, Travis Head is like a firecracker after Diwali – first all noise, later silence #INDvsAUS pic.twitter.com/RNlUHWJJHC
– Arin (@arinxtweet) 19 October 2025
Travis Head when Rohit Sharma is not the captain pic.twitter.com/q2dbUPZNlE
– Sagar (@sagarcasm) 19 October 2025
Indian team’s pre-planning against Travis Head.#INDvsAUS pic.twitter.com/Ydv9JeJkzN
– Varun Gaurav (@varungaurav55) 19 October 2025
I think Travis Head only performs when Rohit Sharma is the India captain, there is no other way for the Australian opener.#TravisHead #RohitSharma #AUSvIND #perth
– Random (@Random144729) 19 October 2025
Travis Head should be like this: Rohit has made 8 so how can I be Rohitpaglu and make more. #INDvsAUS pic.twitter.com/IP6vCw7TYS
– Neha (@nneha04) 19 October 2025
Travis Head is a true fan of Rohit. Both of them scored 8 runs today.😭🤝 pic.twitter.com/2jchdIkA4U
– 𝐇𝐲𝐝𝐫𝐨𝐠✓𝐧 (@ImHydro45) 19 October 2025
#INDvsAUS
Love story of Rohit Sharma and Travis Head 🔥❤️ pic.twitter.com/b7ehYpD2Bd– theboysthing (@theboysthing07) 19 October 2025
travis head #INDvsAUS pic.twitter.com/GurilhPRhc
– Desi Bhayo (@desi_bhayo88) 19 October 2025
Travis Head is becoming more like Rachin Ravindra day by day
– Junaid Khan (@JunaidKhanation) 19 October 2025
Travis Head when opposition captain Rohit Sharma is not there pic.twitter.com/GzTUUCfkNP
– La Pausa (@Amaa__4) 19 October 2025
Rohit Sharma out after scoring 8 runs
travis head 8 run out
What a coincidence…!!!! #INDvsAUS #AUSvIND pic.twitter.com/NETG9Vovjw
– Megha (Megha) 🇮🇳 (@Megha212927) 19 October 2025
Travis Head when Rohit is not the captain#INDvsAUS pic.twitter.com/rOSuVC5Aut
– Jon Snow (@SastaJonSnow) 19 October 2025
The match between Travis Head and Rohit Sharma was made in heaven today, both scored 8 runs. #AUSvIND
– Mukul (@mukulab88) 19 October 2025