‘He only performs when Rohit Sharma is captain’: Fans spark meme fest after Travis Head’s dismissal in Perth ODI – AUS vs IND

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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.’

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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Travis Head without Rohit’s captaincy is like a firecracker after Diwali – all noise before, silence after #INDvsAUS

— Arin (@arinxtweet) October 19, 2025

Travis Head when Rohit Sharma is not the captain

— Sagar (@sagarcasm) October 19, 2025

Against Travis Head Pre planning by Indian team 😂#INDvsAUS

— Varun Gaurav (@varungaurav55) October 19, 2025

I think Travis Head only performs when Rohit Sharma is the captain of India, no other way round for the Aussie opener 😆#TravisHead #RohitSharma #AUSvIND #Perth

— Random (@Random144729) October 19, 2025

Travis Head be like: Rohit ne 8 banaye hai toh mai RohitPaglu hoke jyada kaise banau.😂 #INDvsAUS

— Neha (@nneha04) October 19, 2025

Travis Head is a proper Rohit fanboy. Both of them scored 8 runs today.😭🤝

— 𝐇𝐲𝐝𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐞𝐧 (@ImHydro45) October 19, 2025

#INDvsAUSRohit Sharma & Travis Head Love story 🔥❤️

— theboysthing (@theboysthing07) October 19, 2025

Travis Head #INDvsAUS

— Desi Bhayo (@desi_bhayo88) October 19, 2025

Travis Head becoming like Rachin Ravindra Day by Day 💔

— Junaid Khan (@JunaidKhanation) October 19, 2025

Travis head when the opposition Captain isn't Rohit Sharma

— LA PAUSA (@Amaa__4) October 19, 2025

Rohit Sharma 8 runs OUT

Travis Head 8 Runs OUT

What a Coincidence…!!!! #INDvsAUS #AUSvIND

— Megha (मेघा) 🇮🇳 (@Megha212927) October 19, 2025

Travis Head when Rohit is not the captain#INDvsAUS

— Jon Snow (@SastaJonSnow) October 19, 2025

Travis head and Rohit Sharma match made in heaven both scored 8 runs today #AUSvIND

— Mukul (@Mukulb88) October 19, 2025

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