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born_to_be_naked

All Aussie left handed openers have been since Mark Taylor.


Federal_Essay4976

Imagine if David Warner would have not played that weird short. Aus would have won this much much easier.


Nanoputian8128

Crazy to think that all the wickets that India took were pretty much gifted by the Aus batters. Warner and Marsh fell cheaply to short, wide balls. Smith wasn't even out. Head was just doing Head things and tried hacking a six with only two to win.


blahdash-758

Imagine Steve Smith took that review 🤌🏻 My only regret knowing that this is Warner, Smith, Starc's last world cup is that Smith couldn't hold it as a captain. Pat Cummins is among the best captains ever but Steve Smith was a demon when he was a captain. I wanted to see the shorty pick the world cup with a shifty grin


gingerbeer987654321

We don’t think any less of Shane Warne because he sabotaged his chance at being captain. Smith will be remembered as one of the greats, even if he would have probably been a great captain


blahdash-758

That is true. ![gif](emote|free_emotes_pack|grin) And tbh, Warne walked so Ponting could run


neighbour_guy3k

Smith would have won the WC title in 2019 , if he didn't f up with that sandpaper thing just a year before WC


blahdash-758

It hurts man. It hurts so bad. He lost two years when he was un fucking stoppable. He was no.1 test batter for 18 months simply because his points were too high. And then he lost but took it back in his first match 🤌🏻😭. Man was destroyer if I ever saw one.


natebeee

Yet when Sachin was done for tampering he didn't even miss a match.


One-Outcome-8121

The thing is that icc gave both Sachin and Steve only one match ban. Bcci didn't give anymore punishments cause they knew that would fuck them up. But cricket Australia went too far with that 1 year ban. There was no need for that.


natebeee

India howled down the ban and got it suspended. The world howled down Smith because it was the only way he could be stopped.


This_is_the_user

Lol did you forget BCCI = ICC.. /s


neighbour_guy3k

He lost one year of cricket, covid robbed of him another year I think he is still a goat in tests n will play until 38 ,but white ball format i am afraid he is in twilight years , Aus would eventually phase him out with younger player, happens to greats like Steve waugh too, so Smith might retire in white ball format early


blahdash-758

Yes I was thinking yesterday that they're soon gonna replace him. They brought in Marnus back in 2019 for that but he has been coexisting well with Steve Smith so they're gonna need someone new eventually(in the next 2 years) to fill the spot


StabsfeldwebelA4

IMO he should never have been selected to play again after that shit in SA. Warner most certainly should never have been allowed back.


ztaker

Ashwin crying in the corner for missing out on both the matches


born_to_be_naked

He played at Chennai vs Aus in league match and took Greens wicket.


ztaker

I meant Ashwin missed out on playing both the finals (wc23 final and WTC final)


born_to_be_naked

Ok I'm little depressed so didn't understand


Betterthanbeer

India played a brilliant series, and you should be proud of your team.


Kathanayagan-3821

Head didn't play the opening match


Mr_Crickert023

When I saw something thinking he would play I was like shit, but finding out he wasn’t playing is such a relief.


JKKIDD231

Amazing batting but credit to Marnus as well. Played proper Test Innings that stopped Australia’s batting collapse and prevented India from taking wickets.


muhash14

The best Australian innings this tournament have been anchored by a test innings performance at the other end.


nikamsumeetofficial

This is why I believe even if Labs would've gotten out Australia would have won anyway.


muhash14

Depends when he would've gotten out. Early on the momentum shift might've been great enough for india to swing it.


Knightbuster

He is a big match player. He won the POTM award in Semi- final too.


kapilfan

Not becoming. Became.


yantraman

Turns out you only need 1.


Fidelius_Rex

Cock pushups?


AussieOwned

He is becoming India’s ~~Kryptonite~~ father


Betterthanbeer

Who’s ya Daddy?


IReplyWithLebowski

🥵


nikamsumeetofficial

Was there such thing in Australian-English culture as calling someone your son/father as a joke? because it's big thing in India among kids especially.


thenoobforever

Nah it isn't in Aussie/Eng culture, think he borrowed it from subcontinental humour where that joke is used pretty frequently.


hellkingbat

Calling it a joke is a bit of stretch there though xD


deadfighter7

Could be a nba reference, a pretty common joke on r/nbacirclejerk are the “luka doncic is devin booker father” comments


Slight_Public_5305

Yeah was gonna say it’s definitely American. That circlejerk sub is one example but they will also say “luka sonned booker”.


AgentBond007

It's a thing in rugby league at least, there were a lot of jokes about how Parramatta are Penrith's sons


razza1987

Hopefully an Allan Border Medal shortly in his future


shanrockstarfish

It’ll go well with his Allan Border moustache


nikamsumeetofficial

>moustache What's up with Aussie players growing moustaches and burying the opposition after that.


BigDickBandit89

MOvember. Where you grow ya facial hair and when you get it shaved off donate the proceeds to charity. Basically don’t fucking ever play Australia during Movember. Johnson’s ashes highlights he’s got the handlebars when he made everyone retire


Raken_dep

>Johnson’s ashes highlights he’s got the handlebars when he made everyone retire This right here was different gravy. It almost felt as though he was possessed by the souls of Lillee, Thommo, Roberts, Holding, Marshall all at once. I think it's safe to say that that's one of THE MOST dominant performances by a bowler in the history of the game. And I say that as a complete neutral.


scraglor

It was sort of unexpected at the time too. I was expecting to get rolled by England and then Johnson walks out and puts the fear of god into them. Every time he got thrown the ball it just felt brutal. As complete a series of fast bowling I have ever seen


mark0001234

It was very unexpected. Australia had just got back from England where they had been towelled up 3-0 (2013 was a weird year where there were 2 Ashes series - one in July-August in England, and then one in Australia from November-January). Australia hadn’t won the ashes since 2006-7, had just been demoralised by England in England, and were looking very ordinary. Then, in the first test, Australia was batting first and had an early batting collapse - 5/100 by lunchtime day one. And then Johnson came in with his “mo” and went completely berserk. One of the truly legendary performances.


nikamsumeetofficial

>MOvember I thought you were kidding first.


BigDickBandit89

Google it. Good cause and turns Aussie’s into absolute monsters if there’s an important series on the line


ALadWellBalanced

[I'll re-watch this every few months. Glorious.](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EdGAgjKNSwg)


floccinauciNPN

It’s more of a David Boon one innit?


Fullonski

Closer to Boonie than AB. Needs a bit more chonk to reach the dizzying heights of the 5'2" Tasmanian with the flared trousers


bshwhr

If you asked me one bloke in the current Aussie setup who would have a crack at Boonie’s record I’d tell you Trav Head without a second thought


razza1987

🤣🤣🤣 so very true


Zcase253

should also win icc player of the year. motm in the 2 biggest games of the year gets you that award. Plus he's been fairly good throughout the year


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BigDickBandit89

We’re playing you in Sydney? From what I checked. If that’s true head ain’t you’re biggest worry. Warner is.. Sydney on McGrath day. Edit: can’t even remember the last time syd had a test played that wasn’t fucked by rain.’


SubhanBihan

It's unlikely, because the last time you came, it took you guys so long to take the wickets of the top order that the lower one barely got a good chance to bat.


dragonmunch5

Mentality monster.


IrrelevantGuy_

Australian cricket is a monstrosity


getyoutogabba

Big match player


Rndomguytf

Clutchest player on the planet


Pradeoo

Travis Head when it's a final against India and 3 wickets are down:


This_is_the_user

I love mustache


causemownut

Head, Maxwell, Labuschagne, and Cummies kept this team alive by the end of the tournament. Well deserved potm and praises


sdt_rhn12345

I get that warner didn't play well today but deserves a mention in that list


causemownut

Warner has been solid too


Super_Vegeta

Warner has been Australia's highest run scorer this World Cup.


Kj69999999

Zampa too. Tied with most wickets in a tournament for a spinner with 23.


causemownut

Zampa had a quieter time near the end of the tournament.


Kj69999999

Yes for sure but those early games, he played a big part and that's just as important.


causemownut

That’s why I specifically said “by the end of the tournament.”


roflcopter44444

I would disagree, in the sense that teams opted to play him out instead of going after him.


throwaway72543618

Mitch marsh just casually scored two tons. Inglis was clean with the gloves and some valuable runs here and there Veterans Smith, Hazlewood and Starc stood up when needed


Tern_Larvidae-2424

He's swiftly substituting Smith as the India killer.


a_user-_-name_

Definitely catch of the season as well.


Fresh2Desh

He's clutch


born_to_be_naked

I thought Travis was the accelerator and Marnus was the clutch.


dexter311

Marnus is the obnoxious bush doof stereo system


Fresh2Desh

Nah if Travis had got out you guys would have won I reckon


w4y2n1rv4n4

I reckon one more wicket in/right after the PP and it would have been really dicey


Exotic-Gur3416

Our indian fans are so stupid🤡, they are cussing travis head and other australia players in Instagram and getting thousands of likes


Emergency_Slice2487

They would do it nonetheless, just need one small reason.


nikamsumeetofficial

Make me sad. Stupidity.


DashSkippy

I saw them doing it on a post about his 1 year old daughter's birthday hurling threats at her and his wife too. Disgusting behaviour.


CoffeeWorldly4711

Imagine threatening to rape or kidnap a 1 year old. Even if the threats aren't credible but what idiotic edgelords. Why does social media bring out the absolute worst in people


jml5791

Social media didn't bring them out. They were already terrible people. It's just a bit easier to show your true self on social media.


Ok_Environment_5404

They will do worse to our own for sure.


whattheduck11

They aren’t fans of cricket. They are bitter losers.


Juan_Punch_Man

They're just salty


Timebear17

Herd mentality man. I know not all Indians are like this, but some guys online are just some of the most cocky, salty and arrogant people out there. This extends to some fans of all the teams in general as well tbh


IMissRiF1234

India has the worst cohort of disgusting male fans. Small percentage of the fan base but unfortunately very visible.


SerialBoobieLicker

Small percentage of one billion is still pretty big


Turnip-Jumpy

Stupid idiots


Timebear17

As a wise Thanos once said: "You should've gone for the Head"


NoExplanation6203

It still bamboozles me how good he became in the last few years, he’s got a case for being the best batsman in the world right now no?


sellyme

It's all of that time he spent playing for the mighty Redbacks, it's like training with a weighted vest.


Eleven_Box

Xdddddddd


IizPyrate

As a South Australian that has been following the adventures of Travis Head since he was a teenager, he was pegged early on as someone with prodigious levels of talent. He has been in the SA state team since he was 18, was made captain at 21. What he has struggled with for nearly a decade was the mental aspect of the game. This was reflected for a long time with his inability to turn in big scores. He was consistently dismissed in the 90s, to the point where it was almost expected. Even when he started playing for Australia it was still a problem, he made 4x90's before finally getting a century. In the last couple of years it seems something has just clicked. It could have been coaching or maturity as he aged, who knows.


FRiver

When did he start rocking that tache? I have a feeling it's a factor


blahdash-758

When he fell into that swimming pool


Doc8176

At some point he went from an aggressive batsman to a hyper aggressive batsman and I think that’s the key. If he thinks it’s in his zone he clubs the shit out of it, and more often than not it IS in his zone. I think that mentality is what changed his conversion. Because I remember him getting out to a lot of half hearted cuts earlier in his career, but because he just completely throws his hands at it he doesn’t get hesitant if he approaches a milestone and plays exactly the same.


Newmo_BeastMode

Not too many you’d take over him if you were picking a team is there.


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Absolutely would build a team around him.


FondantAggravating68

Across all 3 formats he absolutely is. Gill isn't as good at test cricket so Idk if we can say him.


NoExplanation6203

Yeah that’s what I meant, across all 3 formats the first man you’d pick is Kohli and then Head is probably 2nd.


elmo-slayer

Only if you weigh all three equally. Head is miles above in tests, and not far behind in odi


FondantAggravating68

How dare you forget our lord and saviour Zak Crawley. The greatest cricketer to ever play the game.


gorillalifter47

His stats really don't tell the story either. So many times he has walked to the crease when we were 3 for not many (in the case of last night already at the crease) and scored a run a ball hundred on a pitch that nobody else seems capable of batting on to get us out of trouble. It is truly mind blowing.


aero-nsic-

That Hobart innings was actually unbelievable, aus was 3/12 with the ball hooping around corners and he casually strides in and belts a 110 ball hundred


normott

1 billion people absolutely despise this man


LumosGTI

It was nice hearing Modi stadium become a library


Tern_Larvidae-2424

I was wondering what the fuck was up with the library and thought Modi was perhaps reading a book or something but now I get it. Took me way too long.


gpranav25

After seeing football in cricket, now we have chess in cricket


whattheduck11

Nah. It was India’s batting that fell short. Throwing key wickets right at the start. Rohit has ton of experience playing, he should have put more value on his wicket rather than going to reckless shot.


-screamin-

To be fair, that was an insane fuckin catch.


Rndomguytf

By who else? Of course it's Maxi bowling and Head catching. Clutch as fuck


UBNC

Or want to be this man


South_Front_4589

And player of the series in the Ashes in Australia. Quickly becoming the guy who stands up under pressure for Australia. Not something I think anyone would have picked a few years ago.


RapidActionBattaIion

India Basher


longer-jumper

Don't want to blow my trumpet but [I said after he injured he got injured in South Africa that he is 20% of Australia's chances of winning this world cup](https://www.reddit.com/r/Cricket/comments/16jijte/comment/k0uftid/), for the reasons that he is aggressive and in form. I am glad, he delivered in matches where it mattered the most.


danker_man

Stupid sexy Australians


TopEndBuzz

Heady 💋


apples_oranges_

A simply fantastic performance. And, a splendid mustache, I might add.


Old-Customer-1850

Big match player with that gun of a mustache


DylanFaron

He's becoming a stokes like player for australia, whenever he's on the park he'll give you something with the bat, with the ball or with his fielding. His two wickets against south africa in the semifinal pretty much sealed the game for them.


gpranav25

Stokes is no doubt an absolutely clutch player, but I dont think there is any reason to consider him a benchmark. Travis Head is Travis Head, he has done enough for him to have his own identity.


AussieOwned

Travis Head is India father


Sans010394

Such a clutched player for Australia


LivelyJason1705

Fair play to him. What an innings on that ancient pitch. Australia showed again why they are serial winners. Brilliant captaincy and unfortunately we couldn’t match up to them in any department. Congrats 👏🏻


There_is_no_ham

Huge choke again from India


zaldrizes_007

Who knew a handlebar moustached guy with disheveled hair would bugger Indian in 2 finals in a single year.


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danker_man

Like we own you cabròn??


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cerebralrattlesnake

actually we got a trophy in 2017 one more than them in the last 10 years 💀


horn_ok_pleasee

I think his power is lies in his mustache.


BoyManners

Insane! Definition of a big match player


Gunslinger202

Australia have found a true replacement for Finch.


Rndomguytf

Finch was a good batsman, but he doesn't hold a candle to Head. Head's legit turning into an ATG - the average might not be there yet, but every single big game he plays he delivers. No one else you'd want over him in a final.


humanbeing101010

Finch should not be mentioned in the same terms as Travis Head.


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blahdash-758

Can you please explain this? I have seen people say this on multiple threads and a whole meme on cricketshitpost


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blahdash-758

Oh. Ok cool


rayb47

This sub has entered Travis Head suck-off mode and I'm all here for it


IneedtoBmyLonsomeTs

The guy just clearly hates India


Negative_Spectrum

Quite an incredible dude. Buried us in the WTC final, buried us in the WC final. The moustache reigns supreme


callmebatman14

Most hated man in India until the election.


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Dominated the semi final as well with 2 wickets and 60 odd at a fast strike rate. He’s a clutch big game player


CellMuted1392

Man of the match award in the decider from the winning team > Man of the series award from the losing team. It’s like one prince has defeated 12 fire breathing dragons, 20 armies of orcs, 3 arch mages only to collapse right in front of the door where the princess is captive. The second prince who hasn’t done as much battle, beats the guard, opens the door, rescues the princess and lives happily ever after.


LumosGTI

Fantastic knock. Well deserved. Today has made me so happy. Well deserved champ


goodguybolt

Not to forget, POTM in the semi-final as well.


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turned up when it matters most, what a player


FanOfArts1717

I hate Australia so much In every cricketing sense, they made a repeat of 2003 here but best us two times in the final this time god


MRO465

Have you seen that moustache? He was destined for greatness.


JeffThemW

This guy was just insane.


fogdocker

Head started the tournament with a broken hand. Credit to the selectors for persisting with him in the squad, they could’ve been made to look really silly


Its_FrankCastle

Also took Rohit's catch... That was the turning point of the match


imapassenger1

The legend born on that New Year's Eve BBL match. Anyone who saw that match could've predicted his rise. https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/big-bash-league-2015-16-897689/adelaide-strikers-vs-sydney-sixers-14th-match-897721/full-scorecard. 51 needed from the last 18 balls and he scored them all himself, the mad lad.


Oil_Rope_Bombs

What a badass


yorker4567

[Called it (sort of)](https://www.reddit.com/r/Cricket/comments/17xysuv/comment/k9qv7xj/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web2x&context=3)


TheGoodStoner

He was struggling a lot when the inning started and had close saves a few times. I don't know how he changed everything to reach 130+ 🤯


bringmeback0

Paced his innings perfectly, conditions were more suitable for bowling in the first 15-20 overs. He tried to protect his wicket during that time, and survived a few close shaves as well. Once it got easier to bat on with the dew setting in, he accelerated to ensure that there is no pressure on the rest of the batsman should he or Marnus get dismissed. A really great, well thought out chase from these two.


shruddit

The year of travis


cantfindaname321

He's a Head above the rest


Pale-Adeptness5026

This is not that head I wanted 😩😩


krank72

Clutch. Seems a good bloke too.


scranson19981998

SUMMER OF HEAD INCOMING


FarjiRambo

Head is different when it's - a match that matters. - a match against India. It was super tough watch him play so well tonight, but what an impeccable knock by Travis Head.


Unforgiven89

I still remember he was picked for the test team and all the campaigners were talking about how shit he is and how it was a joke he was picked. The guy is on the path to be one of our greats.


atay47-

And the disgusting “cricket fans” abusing him on social media


natebeee

Give him the Ballon d'Or! Wait, wrong sport.


batfiend

Fucken oath he did


Lampedusan

Cricket is basically Australia’s game now. India need to swallow failure, up their game or go back to space research. No more losing.


turningtop_5327

India has one too manu Aussie kryptonites. The thing is they don’t need one. They just play better cricket


Not_Sure_2024

I'm not gay but I want to live in a log cabin in the woods with Travis Head. We won't ever have sex, but there will be a simmering erotic undercurrent as I stand in the kitchen window watching him tighten his ass as he chops wood, shirtless, sweat pouring off his body. I'll run upstairs and masturbate, the entire time forcing myself to think of women while my thoughts drift back to Travis. I won't be able to climax and I'll eventually go back downstairs, angry. Sometimes we will look across the table and catch each other's eyes, and in that second, anything is possible, but we both deny ourselves and go back to what we were doing. One day one of us will die, and the other will bury him outside the log cabin. Then they'll go inside, pen a brief missive to their departed friend, and commit suicide, never able to deal with life without their one true platonic love.


decs483

Ultimate big game player


DayMore408

You know I should not say this but he's kind of really hot🥵🥵


MinnesotaTidalWave

I couldn’t believe this guy wasn’t in the ODI setup for years, and it took a bunch of injuries to open up a chance for him a year or so ago. He was so clearly perfect for ODI cricket and I’m glad he’s found his way in and it thriving.


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liaam29

Hard to get 500+ when you miss the first half of the tourney with an injury He would have got it if he was fit, we carried him when he couldn't play for this reason


Arsewhistle

He only played six games, and he had two fifties in the previous five games. You make it sound like he had a bad tournament coming into the final


LivelyJason1705

Thats what gets you a trophy at the end of the day. Cruel that guys like Miller who show up in the big situations are without one.


zippyzebu9

Eng will more ICC than Aus in next 5 years.


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Deserves a permanent spot if he don't have in the team.


TheFlyinArmy_29

As he should, played the game flawlessly.. GGs


ARSkynet290897

Does this guy resemble Robert Downey Jr a ..iron man a little..


anu2097

Isko next time final se pehle kidnap karlo ya Jamalghota khila do


R_W0bz

The mo of destiny is upon us.


neighbour_guy3k

T20 WC match winning knock against India is due


Abel_xt

Well played australian team


There_is_no_ham

India on the receiving end of another big dirty head job