‘He only plays when Rohit Sharma is captain’: Fans spark meme fest after Travis Head’s dismissal in Perth ODI – AUS vs IND
Australia opener Travis head suffered a tough outing in the first ODI against India at 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 amusing captions flooded Twitter shortly after Head’s wicket, with many users humorously suggesting that the left-hander “only bowls when Rohit Sharma is the captain of India.
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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 a lively Perth surface. His early dismissal sparked mixed reactions online – from disappointment among Australian fans to laughter and jokes among Indian fans.
The running joke centered on 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 Gil leading India in the ODI leg of the ongoing series, many fans claimed that Head’s ‘Rohit factor’ was missing in Perth, leading to his early exit. The memes poured in, turning X into a comedy zone within minutes of his firing.
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Here’s how fans reacted:
Travis Head without Rohit captaincy is like a firecracker after Diwali – all noise before, silence after #INDvsAUS pic.twitter.com/RNlUHWJJHC
-Arin (@arinxtweet) October 19, 2025
Travis Head when Rohit Sharma is not the captain pic.twitter.com/q2dbUPZNlE
– Sagar (@sagarcasm) October 19, 2025
Against Travis Head Pre-planning by the Indian team 😂#INDvsAUS pic.twitter.com/Ydv9JeJkzN
-Varun Gaurav (@varungaurav55) October 19, 2025
I think Travis Head only plays when Rohit Sharma is India captain, no other solution for Australia opening match 😆#TravisHead #RohitSharma #AUSWIN #Perth
– Random (@Random144729) October 19, 2025
Travis Head says: Rohit made 8, so Rohit is crazy, how can he make more? #INDvsAUS pic.twitter.com/IP6vCw7TYS
– Néha (@nneha04) October 19, 2025
Travis Head is a real fanboy of Rohit. Both scored 8 points today.😭🤝 pic.twitter.com/2jchdIkA4U
– 𝐇𝐲𝐝𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐞𝐧 (@ImHydro45) October 19, 2025
#INDvsAUS
Love story of Rohit Sharma and Travis Head 🔥❤️ pic.twitter.com/b7ehYpD2Bd– the boys thing (@theboysthing07) October 19, 2025
Travis head #INDvsAUS pic.twitter.com/GurilhPRhc
– Desi Bhayo (@desi_bhayo88) October 19, 2025
Travis Head is becoming like Rachin Ravindra day by day 💔
– Junaid Khan (@JunaidKhanation) October 19, 2025
Travis heads as opposition captain is not Rohit Sharma pic.twitter.com/GzTUUCfkNP
– THE BREAK (@Amaa__4) October 19, 2025
Rohit Sharma 8 is sold out
Travis Head 8 runs out
What a coincidence…!!!! #INDvsAUS #AUSWIN pic.twitter.com/NETG9Vovjw
– Megha (Megha) 🇮🇳 (@Megha212927) October 19, 2025
Travis Head when Rohit is not the captain#INDvsAUS pic.twitter.com/rOSuVC5Aut
– Jon Snow (@SastaJonSnow) October 19, 2025
Travis Head and Rohit Sharma both scored 8 points today #AUSWIN
-Mukul (@Mukulb88) October 19, 2025
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