Travis Head reopens 2023 ODI World Cup final wounds with cheeky anniversary post
Travis Head has lit up social media with a cheeky “Happy Birthday” post to mark the anniversary of Australia’s win over India in the 2023 ODI World Cup final. His playful strike instantly brought back memories of the IND-AUS title clash and sparked reactions from fans reliving the dramatic night in Ahmedabad.
Australian cricketer Travis Head has commemorated the anniversary of Australia’s remarkable 2023 ICC Cricket World Cup victory with a playful nod to a pivotal moment in his career. Head posted a triumphant photo of his teammates lifting the trophy on social media, humorously captioning it “Happy Birthday” and oddly treating the monumental win as a celebration in itself.
This post coincided with Australia shocking India in the 2023 final at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. Head emerged as the star of the evening, scoring an impressive 137 off 120 balls; these innings were highlighted by 15 boundaries and four sixes. His performance saved Australia after a shaky start and laid the foundation for a vital 192-run partnership with Marnus Labuschagne.
Travis Head’s Instagram story. pic.twitter.com/44dFDZmlK5
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In addition to Head’s outstanding performance, Australia’s bowlers were also instrumental in securing the victory. Pat Cummins, Josh Hazlewood and Mitchell Starc delivered disciplined bowling spells that reduced India’s runs and maintained the pressure throughout the innings. Their collective efforts enabled Australia to pursue the target with both confidence and poise.
Head seized on the moment with his joyful post, underlining the profound significance of this victory not only as a personal achievement, but also as a valuable team accomplishment that continues to resonate years later.
While the Australians were celebrating their sixth world title, Indian fans were left heartbroken when India failed to qualify for the ICC World Cup 2023 finals. Fans not only mourned the loss of the championship, but also witnessed their stars break down in tears.
Many Indian players, including Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli and veteran Ravindra Jadeja, were visibly emotional and unable to control their emotions. Now, two years later, Head’s Instagram post has once again stirred the emotions of Indian fans, reopening old wounds.
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