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On 19 November, Indian cricket remembers the 2023 World Cup final heartbreak against Australia, celebrating the team’s unity, grit, and unforgettable moments despite the loss.

19 November: India remembers 2023 World Cup final loss against Australia

On 19 November, Indian cricket remembers the 2023 World Cup final heartbreak against Australia, celebrating the team&rsquo;s unity, grit, and unforgettable moments despite the loss.

Two years!
19 November - a date Indian cricket will never forget. A date that still feels heavy in the chest.
The 2023 World Cup was not just a tournament. It was a dream. A journey that felt blessed, destined, written in the stars. India won every match. Every game felt like a festival.
<img src="https://cdn.editorji.com/691d6a7a6fc4d_1763535482.jpg" width="553" height="308">&nbsp; Rohit&rsquo;s fearless starts, Kohli&rsquo;s elegance, Shami&rsquo;s magic, the unity, the joy, the belief. It felt like the entire country was breathing in one rhythm.
But dreams have their own destiny. And on that evening in Ahmedabad, the dream paused.
Australia won the toss and chose to field first. India managed a total of 240 - decent, but not exactly a match-winning score. Yet, in the hearts of every fan, the dream of lifting the trophy was already alive.
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India&rsquo;s bowlers started well, and for a while, it seemed like the target was defendable. Hope was high everywhere!
But Australia had other ideas. After a shaky start and the loss of early wickets, it still felt like the trophy could slip from their grasp.
Then Travis Head walked in and completely changed the game with his century. Unstoppable, precise, and ruthless, he punished every loose ball and steadily turned the chase into a nightmare for India.
<img src="https://cdn.editorji.com/691d6bf417068_1763535860.jpg" width="553" height="308"> With every run he scored, the dream of victory slipped further away, leaving millions of Indian fans in silent heartbreak.
When the final ended, it wasn&rsquo;t just a loss. It was a stunning silence!
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A silence that 1.4 billion people felt.
Rohit Sharma, the captain who redefined intent.
Virat Kohli, the batter who carried an entire nation&rsquo;s expectations with unmatched grace.
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Seeing them emotional&hellip; it broke something inside every fan. You could feel their pain through the screen - not as players, but as humans who gave everything.
And then came Jatin Sapru's voice&hellip; trembling, honest, unforgettable: &ldquo;Woh kaptaan&hellip; woh ballebaaz&hellip;&rdquo;
Those words still echo. They weren't commentary - they were emotion. They captured the ache millions were feeling but couldn&rsquo;t express.
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And like many of us, when &ldquo;Khada Hun Aaj Bhi Wahi&rdquo; plays even today, those moments flash back - the lights of the stadium, the tricolour in every corner, the tears, the pride, the heartbreak.
Because the pain wasn&rsquo;t just about losing a match&hellip;It was about losing that team's fairytale ending.
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From that night on, Travis Head became a name that haunted Indian cricket fans. Not just for the runs he scored, but for the heartbreak he delivered.
Every time he came to the crease in the following months and years, millions of fans couldn&rsquo;t help but remember that final, the day he snatched a dream that felt so close.
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He became a reminder of what almost was, a player etched into Indian cricket memory for all the wrong reasons, but impossible to forget.
But with pain came something beautiful.
The 2023 World Cup reminded India what unity felt like.
What it meant to support a team not because they were winning&hellip; but because they made us believe.
It reminded us how cricket is woven into our memories, our families, our festivals, our childhoods.
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Two years later, the hurt remains - yes.
But so does the pride. So does the gratitude.
So does the love for a team that gave us a month we will remember for the rest of our lives.
Rohit. Kohli. Shami. Bumrah. Jadeja. Siraj. Rahul. Gill - every single one of them.
They didn&rsquo;t just play cricket. They gave us moments that will stay with us forever.
However, the story didn&rsquo;t end in heartbreak. In 2024, India lifted the T20 World Cup, showing the world their resilience and fire. In 2025, they went on to win the Champions Trophy, followed by the Asia Cup 2025, a remarkable run that reminded fans that even after heartbreak, this team always bounces back.&nbsp;
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These victories became a testament to their spirit, their talent, and the unbreakable bond they share with millions of fans who stood by them through every high and low.
Today, 19 November, is not just an anniversary of heartbreak. It is a reminder of how deeply this team touched us. How deeply cricket lives in our hearts.
And how sometimes, even without the trophy, a team becomes immortal.
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Two years later, India still stands by that team&hellip;
&ldquo;Khade hain aaj bhi wahin.&rdquo;
With the same love.
The same pride.
The same heartbeat.

The ICC Champions Trophy 2025 semifinals bring a sense of déjà vu, with India vs. Australia and New Zealand vs. South Africa set to battle. Can India avenge their 2023 heartbreak? Will South Africa break their knockout curse?

Champions Trophy 2025: India Faces Australia, South Africa Takes on New Zealand in Semifinal Showdown

The ICC Champions Trophy 2025 semifinals bring a sense of d&eacute;j&agrave; vu, with India vs. Australia and New Zealand vs. South Africa set to battle. Can India avenge their 2023 heartbreak? Will South Africa break their knockout curse?

Travis Head’s unique "finger on the ice" celebration after dismissing Rishabh Pant in the Boxing Day Test sparks both intrigue and controversy, drawing reactions from players and critics.

Travis Head explains 'finger on ice' celebration after dismissing Pant

Head's celebration quickly gained attention and went viral on social media. After the match, Australian captain Pat Cummins was asked about it and he offered a lighthearted explanation.

Australia batter Travis Head has explained his unusual celebration after dismissing Rishabh Pant in the Boxing Day Test, stating it signifies "finger on the ice," a quirky gesture that he first showed during the tour of Sri Lanka.
After batting through an entire session, Yashasvi Jaiswal and Rishabh Pant appeared poised to guide India to a draw on the final day of the Boxing Day Test.
However, Head turned the game on its head by dismissing Pant, which triggered a dramatic Indian collapse and paved the way for a 184-run Australian victory, giving the hosts a 2-1 lead in the five-match series.
Pant mis-timed a pull shot and was caught at long-on, after which Head celebrated the moment with his distinctive gesture of folding the fingers of his left hand into a circle and dipping the forefinger of his right hand into it.
"Finger on the ice. I started in Sri Lanka. I put my finger on the ice and be ready to go for the next one," Head told 'Triple M Radio' after the Melbourne Test.
"I didn't expect to be bowling. I thought Galle would be my next bowling. I'll go put it down in a little cup of ice, be ready to go up there next," he added, referring to Australia's upcoming tour of the island nation.
Head's celebration quickly gained attention and went viral on social media. After the match, Australian captain Pat Cummins was asked about it and he offered a lighthearted explanation.
"I can explain it. It's his finger so hot he's got to put in a cup of ice. Yeah that's what it is," Cummins told reporters.
"So, that's normally the running joke. It was in the Gabba or somewhere he got a wicket as well and just straight to the fridge, grabs a bucket of ice, puts his finger in and just walks in front of Lyno (Nathan Lyon)...just like that (he) thinks it's very funny.
"So that's what it would have been, nothing else."
However, Head's celebration didn't sit well with former India cricketer Navjot Singh Sidhu, who demanded "stringent action" against the Australian player, calling it "obnoxious".
"Travis head's obnoxious behaviour during the course of the Melbourne test doesn't auger well for for the gentleman's game...sets the worst possible example when there are kids, women , young &amp; old watching the game.
"...this caustic conduct did not insult an individual but a nation of 1.5 billion Indians...stringent punishment that would serve a deterrent for the future generations needs to be slapped on him so that no one dares follow suit !!!" Sidhu posted on X.
The two teams will play the pivotal final Test at the Sydney Cricket Ground, starting January 3.

Australia's man in form Travis Head played down concerns over his fitness after appearing to struggle with a potential groin issue during the rain-marred drawn third Test against India at the Gabba.

Travis Head confident of playing boxing day test

The 30-year-old, who has been in red-hot form with 409 runs at an average of 81.80 this series.

Australia's man in form Travis Head played down concerns over his fitness after appearing to struggle with a potential groin issue during the rain-marred drawn third Test against India at the Gabba in Brisbane on Wednesday.
Head said he expects to be "fine" for the Boxing Day Test in Melbourne.
The five-match series is tied 1-1 going into the Boxing Day Test after the drawn affair.
"Very pleased with the way I am batting at the moment. Just a little sore, but I should be fine (before the next game)," Head, who was adjudged the player of the match, said after the game.
The 30-year-old, who has been in red-hot form with 409 runs at an average of 81.80 this series, noticeably struggled to run between the wickets during his brief innings of 17 on day five.
At times, he was seen clutching his groin, raising concerns among the commentators.
Former pacer Brett Lee called the visuals "worrying signs", noting Head&rsquo;s limited movement, while Indian great Ravi Shastri also expressed concern, describing the potential injury as a "body blow" for Australia, given Head's big role in the batting lineup.
Head did not take the field during India's second innings, fuelling further speculation.
The left-hander further reflected on his approach this series, attributing his success to adapting well to challenging conditions and staying composed at the crease.
"Challenging wicket. I had to work through the gears. I had different plans, pleased I could get through those. Good partnership with (Steve) Smith," he said on their centuries, contributing to their 241-run massive stand.
"I just try to sum up the conditions well. What I've done well this series is assess the conditions. Pleased with the tempo I've batted with. Pretty relaxed communication.
"Felt like he was back in his rhythm, and he gives me full freedom and confidence knowing he's going to be there for a long while. I feel like I am playing the situation in front of me," he added.

Former India head coach Ravi Shastri wants Mohammed Siraj to continue his fiery attitude in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. In his column in the Australian publication Code, Shastri said that Siraj should not hold back one bit.

Border Gavaskar Trophy: Ravi Shastri Backs Siraj's Aggression

Former India head coach Ravi Shastri wants Mohammed Siraj to continue his fiery attitude in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. In his column in the Australian publication Code, Shastri said that Siraj should not hold back one bit.

Former India head coach Ravi Shastri has urged Mohammed Siraj to maintain his fiery attitude in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. Writing in the Australian publication Code, Shastri emphasized that Siraj should not hold back his aggression, even in the face of challenges.
Recalling his tenure as coach during two victorious tours of Australia, Shastri said the Indian team had adopted a fearless approach, refusing to take a step back against the Australians. In the Adelaide Test, Siraj faced boos from the crowd after expressing his frustration toward Marnus Labuschagne and Travis Head.
Shastri defended Siraj&rsquo;s behavior, noting that such reactions are part of a fast bowler&rsquo;s temperament. &ldquo;When I was playing and coaching, my philosophy was to give back as good as you get. I encouraged my players to never take a backward step,&rdquo; Shastri wrote, highlighting how this attitude became a team-wide philosophy under his leadership.
The pink-ball Test witnessed a heated exchange between Siraj and Head after the Indian pacer dismissed the Australian batter on Day 2. Both players traded verbal jabs during and after the game, adding intensity to the contest. The International Cricket Council (ICC) sanctioned both players for breaching its Code of Conduct. Siraj was fined 20% of his match fee, while Head escaped a fine but was handed a demerit point alongside Siraj.
Despite the penalties, the on-field spat added drama to the match, which Australia eventually won by 10 wickets. Siraj alleged that Head had directed abusive language toward him, but Shastri expressed confidence that both players have moved on from the incident, calling them &ldquo;mature individuals.&rdquo;

Indian fast bowler Mohammed Siraj and Australian batter Travis Head are set to face penalties following a heated on-field altercation during Day 2 of the second Test at the Adelaide Oval. 

Adelaide Test: Mohammed Siraj And Travis Head Found Guilty Of Breaching ICC Code of Conduct

Indian fast bowler Mohammed Siraj and Australian batter Travis Head are set to face penalties following a heated on-field altercation during Day 2 of the second Test at the Adelaide Oval.&nbsp;

In a development expected by many, Indian fast bowler Mohammed Siraj and Australian batter Travis Head are set to face penalties following a heated on-field altercation during Day 2 of the second Test at the Adelaide Oval. The incident added extra drama to an otherwise exciting pink-ball Test between two cricketing giants.
The tension began when Siraj dismissed Head with a well-placed yorker, sending his stumps flying. As Head walked off the field, Siraj celebrated with an animated send-off, which seemed to escalate when the two exchanged words. The altercation caught the attention of the International Cricket Council (ICC), which launched an inquiry into both players&rsquo; conduct.
Travis Head, reflecting on the incident, admitted in a post-match interview, "It probably went a little bit far; that's why I'm disappointed in my reaction, but I stand up for myself." He emphasized the Australian team&rsquo;s ethos, saying, "That's not the way I'd like to play the game, and my teammates feel the same. If I see something like that, I&rsquo;d call it out, which I did."
On the other hand, Siraj shared his perspective with Star Sports, claiming that after being hit for a six, his fiery spell led to a dismissal he felt deserved celebration. He accused Head of verbally abusing him, countering Head's version that he had only said "well bowled." Siraj defended his conduct, expressing, "We respect everyone; it&rsquo;s not like we disrespect other players."
Though the incident raised concerns, neither player is expected to face suspension. Instead, financial penalties are likely following an ICC disciplinary hearing. The cricketing body&rsquo;s role in maintaining the integrity and spirit of the game remains crucial.
By Day 3, it appeared the two players had reconciled. As Siraj came out to bat, the pair reportedly spoke and made amends, with a hug at the end of the match signaling the end of the disagreement. Fans on social media were pleased to see the reconciliation, reinforcing the unifying power of cricket.
Despite the controversy, Siraj and Head's ability to move on highlights the competitive yet respectful nature of the sport. As the ICC&rsquo;s decision looms, it will be closely watched to see how the incident is resolved, further underscoring the importance of sportsmanship even in fierce competition.

Travis Head shines brightest when the stakes are high. In the World Test Championship Final against India, he smashed a stunning 163 off 174 balls, winning the Player of the Match Award to deliver a win for the Aussies. 

Travis Head: The Explosive Star Dominating World Cricket!

Travis Head shines brightest when the stakes are high. In the World Test Championship Final against India, he smashed a stunning 163 off 174 balls, winning the Player of the Match Award to deliver a win for the Aussies.&nbsp;

In the past two years, Travis Head has taken the cricketing world by storm. His explosive batting, relentless attacking intent, and match-winning prowess have put him on top.
Since June 2023, Head has been on a tear across all formats, becoming one of the game&rsquo;s most dangerous players. A Star of the Big Stage
Travis Head shines brightest when the stakes are high. In the World Test Championship Final against India, he smashed a stunning 163 off 174 balls, winning the Player of the Match Award to deliver a win for the Aussies.
Then, in the ODI World Cup Final, he rose to the occasion once again. With Australia at 47/3 chasing 241, Head&rsquo;s explosive 137 off 120 balls led them to their sixth ODI World Cup title, proving his ability to turn the tide in crunch moments.
Explosive Limited-Overs Cricket
Head&rsquo;s been a real dominant force in limited-overs cricket, where his explosive hitting has been a game-changer.
In the ODI World Cup, he smashed 329 runs in 6 innings, including his match-winning knock in the final.
His T20 exploits are just as jaw-dropping.
During the 2024 IPL season, playing for Sunrisers Hyderabad, Head was a force, amassing 567 runs in 15 innings at an insane strike rate of 191.55.
With a century and four half-centuries, he showcased his ability to provide explosive starts and carry his innings deep.
In the T20 World Cup 2024, the 30-year-old kept up his form with 255 runs in 7 innings at a strike rate of 158.38.
His recent performances against Scotland and England have been particularly electric, with 151 runs in 4 T20s so far at a strike rate of 250.52, including two fifties and a brutal 30-run over against Sam Curran.
Dominant Test Performances.
Since June 2023, Head has also been a powerhouse in Test cricket.
In addition to his heroics in WTC Final, in the 2023 Ashes, he racked up 362 runs in 10 innings, including 3 half-centuries.
He did have a below-par series against Pakistan, where he only managed 81 runs across 5 innings.
But against the West Indies, he was once again a standout performer, with a stellar century, totaling 119 runs in 3 innings.
Although his recent series against New Zealand yielded 69 runs in 4 innings, his overall impact remains undeniable, for there&rsquo;s no substitute to how he can change the game situation single-handedly.
There&rsquo;s no doubt that Travis Head has become a force of nature, driving Australia&rsquo;s success with his explosive knocks. His ability to thrive under pressure, make him one of the most destructive batters in the history of the game.
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After Tests, I will pick formats, and see in which different ways I am available for selection: Head

SRH's Travis Head to limit franchise appearances to only two events a year, here's why | IPL 2024

Australian big-hitter Travis Head would like to limit his participation in T20 leagues to just two events per year. Here is why he said that

<h2>After Tests, I will pick formats, and see in which different ways I am available for selection: Head</h2>

Travis Head might have taken this year's IPL by storm but Test cricket remains his top priority and till the time he is playing the format, the Australian big-hitter would like to limit his participation in T20 leagues to just two events per year.
Head, who has enjoyed an incredible last 10 months, has been a nemesis for India with centuries in both the World Test Championship and the ODI World Cup finals. Currently, He has blazed to 533 runs for Sunrisers Hyderabad, forging a fabulous opening partnership with uncapped Indian Abhishek Sharma.
Needless to say, he is sought after and asked how he plans to manage the lucrative T20 offers with his commitment to the 'Baggy Green', Head said it's a no-brainer.
"This has been the first year in IPL for me in quite a while (since 2017). I would put all my eggs in Test basket for the moment, I will continue to do that," Head told PTI during an exclusive interview organised by Prime Video ahead of their upcoming docu-series, 'The Test Season 3', featuring the Australian team's tour of England last year.
"After Tests, I will pick formats, and see in which different ways I am available for selection."
T20 events have mushroomed across the world with some like West Indies' Andre Russell and Sunil Narine appearing in multiple events, adding up to more than five a year.
Having had a great run for the 'Orange Army' this season, Head is keen on coming back to IPL next year too.
"At this stage, I would like to be back here in IPL next year. Like I will play Major League Cricket (MLC in USA) this year right after the World T20 but next year might just look a lot different.
"Each year, you prioritise what you can and can't do. Next year, Test cricket is around, we tour the West Indies and probably I will not feature in many other franchises," the 30-year-old was categorical.
"Look, in few years when I am finished with Test cricket, then probably there will be few more opportunities to play a bit more franchise cricket. But at this time, I would try to limit it to a couple of franchise may be, and (focus on) Test cricket."
The last 10 months have been very hectic for Head starting with the WTC final, followed by the Ashes and then the World Cup where he came in during the second half after recovering from a hand injury. Right now, more than two months of IPL will be followed by World T20 in the Americas.
But the southpaw doesn't want to make a big deal about workload management.
"I will be home in a couple of days' time once we are done with IPL. Be home for two-three days and make the trip to the West Indies with family and start all over again.
"Look, we are very fortunate to do what we do and I am not going to do it forever. So try and make the most of it as we can, we are lucky that we are well looked after." He then tried to put things in perspective.
"I know in a few years, I can retire and do nothing, I will have plenty of time to look back and wish I was back on tour, I would like to be in the moment, keep batting through and stay in the moment, enjoying the moment." Cracking the 'India Code' ================ The performance that Head has delivered over the past few months, he believes that the seeds of it were sown early in 2023 when he came with the Test team, a hard-fought series that Australia lost 1-2.
"I think a lot of of that has come from the Test tour last year, spending time here and working on things and also being a bit older, understanding my game and its blueprint and how you want to go about it and being content and my family being around, all those things," he explained.
"In IPL, I have evolved continuously while getting better but I still have some work to do," he seemed confident.
His national team skipper Pat Cummins has been his SRH skipper and he says they have developed a chemistry where both know what to expect of each other.
"We are just close friends and just enjoy each other's company. Not too much game stuff and over time when you build relationships, he now knows how I will go about it (my job)...," he said.
"...if I need anything, I talk to him but he lets me do what I need to in order to perform. He backs me." SRH lost the first qualifier on Tuesday to Kolkata Knight Riders but will have another shot at qualifying for finals in the second qualifier in Chennai on May 24.
Asked if a documentary like the 'The Test Season 3' can be intrusive and possibly catch players when they are at their most vulnerable and want to privately get over a low phase, Head "Every moment has its time and they understand and pick the right moments and it is never in your face. It's not like we go out in change room and there is a camera following us around.
"It's not intrusive in what we are doing and we are all quite used to lot of camera and lot of media," he concluded.
The 'Test Season 3' follows the Australian team's tour of England for the World Test Final against India followed by the Ashes.
Players such as Cummins, Usman Khawaja, Nathan Lyon, and Alex Carey will reflect on key moments of the tour with their families.

The southpaw from Australia went hell for leather from the very start and crossed the three-figure mark off just 39 balls. 

IPL 2024, RCB vs SRH: RCB bowlers blown away in Travis Head storm; SRH batter smashes maiden IPL ton

Travis Head has now made it a habit of destroying bowling attacks in the IPL as the SRH opener tamed the RCB bowlers with his maiden hundred in the cash-rich league. Here is the huge record he shattered.

The southpaw from Australia went hell for leather from the very start and crossed the three-figure mark off just 39 balls.&nbsp;

Travis Head has now made it a habit of destroying bowling attacks in the IPL as the Sunrisers Hyderabad opener tamed the Royal Challengers Bengaluru bowlers with his maiden hundred in the cash-rich league.
The southpaw from Australia went hell for leather from the very start and crossed the three-figure mark off just 39 balls.
It is now the fastest hundred for SRH. The record was previously held by David Warner, who achieved the feat in 43 balls back in 2017.
Not only that, it was overall the 4th quickest ton in IPL history. He bludgeoned 9 fours and 8 sixes before being eventually dismissed for 102.
This is not the first time that Head demolished a bowling attack in IPL 2024. In his very first game this season, Head smashed 62 at a strike rate of almost 260 against the Mumbai Indians, which laid the foundation for SRH to shatter the highest team total record in the IPL.
The night didn't start as SRH would have liked it to as Faf du Plessis won the toss and put the visitors into bat.
Knowing that they would need to put up a big total, Head took the responsibility of taking his side off to a fling start upon his shoulders and did the job beautifully.

Head felt that his confident approach found perfect resonance in the Hyderabad dressing room in the ongoing IPL.

Travis Head understands performance pressure building up as T20 World Cup approaches

Head felt that his confident approach found perfect resonance in the Hyderabad dressing room in the ongoing IPL.

Travis Head raised his career graph a few notches up in 2023 but the Australian batter understands that staying at that level is a challenging task, and the first stop for him in that journey is the upcoming T20 World Cup.
Head&rsquo;s hundreds in two of the biggest cricketing occasions last year &ndash; the WTC final and the 50-over World Cup summit clash &ndash; were Australia&rsquo;s guiding force against India.
But the 30-year-old now wants to be at his best-prepared self for the World Cup through the Indian Premier League experience.
&ldquo;I've come a long way as a player. I guess owning a little bit of the style I want to play and the way I have played overseas too, I've been able to tick a few boxes. Now, the pressure is to continue to play the way I am playing,&rdquo; Head told PTI in an interview.
&ldquo;I think in all formats, I need to make sure that I go back to what simplifies everything, which is my technique and my blueprint,&rdquo; he added.
Head showed his adaptive skills while playing for Sunrisers Hyderabad in the ongoing IPL.
Coming in as an opener, Head made 133 runs from five matches while striking at 177, giving SRH early momentum and also underscoring his readiness for a hectic T20 role for his country.
&ldquo;With the World Cup coming around the corner and, hopefully, being involved in that squad and batting at the top of the order&hellip;it gives me good preparation here in the IPL to try and get some runs and have a little bit of form going into the World Cup,&rdquo; noted Head.
But playing a full season of IPL could lead to burnout ahead of the ICC marquee event in June.
Head was aware of it. &ldquo;I think it is important for me to make sure that I'm mentally fresh throughout the IPL and continuing to work on my game, and making sure that I am ready for the World Cup when that time comes. But I am feeling like I am prepared and ready at the moment,&rdquo; he added.
The confidence level inside Head was evident when he smashed a 24-ball 62 in his first IPL match in seven years.
The South Australian said his increased game awareness helped him make an instant impact.
&ldquo;It was nice to get some runs in the first game, and honestly, I didn't really have too many expectations.
It's been a long time between IPLs for me, seven years, but I've learned a lot over that time and am a lot more mature now.
&ldquo;I feel like I understand my game a lot more. So, a lot of different feelings coming back and not trying to be too nervous or worried about results. I am just making sure that the things that I've done over the last few years are going to work and I best prepare myself to play well for the franchise,&rdquo; he said.
However, Head admitted that the presence of Pat Cummins (captain) and Daniel Vettori (head coach) in the SRH dressing room eased him into the new environment.
&ldquo;Definitely having Pat and Dan, who I've worked closely with for Australia in the last few years, has helped me. It's a very relaxed environment.
&ldquo;Soon as I got my contract, I knew that I had the backing from those guys and they&rsquo;ve confidence in my game,&rdquo; he said.
A chat with Head will not be completed with his exploits against India last year with him terming the World Cup final at Ahmedabad the biggest moment in his career.
The left-hander made buccaneering 120-ball 137, propelling the Aussies to a six-wicket victory and their sixth ODI World title.
&ldquo;I think the World Cup final was probably the biggest match of my career, regardless of whether I got runs or not. It was a huge moment. Obviously, I have not played in a World Cup before.
"So, to have all the stuff that happened, making it to a final and then being able to contribute in the final makes it all so much better,&rdquo; he explained.
Head said the foundation for his overwhelming success against India was built during the 2023 Test tour, where he made a couple of 40s at New Delhi and Indore, besides a 90 at Ahmedabad.
&ldquo;The two finals come to mind. But a big Test series (2023) and some T20 games in between&hellip;I feel I drew a lot of my blueprint and confidence from that Test tour in India, which then flowed into the World Test Championship and then especially to the World Cup final.
&ldquo;I was able to draw back on some of the things that worked well on those wickets and it&rsquo;s nice that it has come together in big games for me,&rdquo; Head offered.
Head felt that his confident approach found perfect resonance in the Hyderabad dressing room in the ongoing IPL.
&ldquo;We want to be aggressive and I think we've shown that in the first five games. It suited me as well. I feel, at the moment, we're being really aggressive in the right way and the right moments.
&ldquo;Obviously, Power Play is very important for us and hopefully Abhi (Abhishek Sharma) and I can continue to do what we've been doing in the Power Play,&rdquo; he signed off.

The Sunrisers Hyderabad lit up the IPL with a power-packed batting display against the Mumbai Indians and shattered multiple records on Wednesday.

IPL 2024: SRH vs MI - Travis Head, Abhishek Sharma and Klaasen shine as Sunrisers Hyderabad shatter highest IPL total record

The Sunrisers Hyderabad put up a batting masterclass on Wednesday as SRH smashed 277/3 against MI and are the new record holders for the highest-ever team total in IPL history. Here are all the records they tumbled

The Sunrisers Hyderabad lit up the IPL with a power-packed batting display against the Mumbai Indians and shattered multiple records on Wednesday.

The weather forecast in Hyderabad didn't show any thunderstorms but it still rained sixes at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium on Wednesday.
The Sunrisers Hyderabad lit up the IPL with a power-packed batting display against the Mumbai Indians.
Playing his first game for SRH, Travis Head made MI bowlers look like headless chickens with a 16-ball half-century. He was dismissed for 64 but that didn't end Mumbai's misery.
Abhishek Sharma took over from there on and he too smashed fifty of 16 balls. Interestingly, those were the fastest half-centuries for SRH in the history of the IPL.
Hyderabad raced to 148/2 in 10 overs, which was the most runs scored in the first 60 balls in the 17-year history of the cash-rich league.
SRH then brought up their 200 in 14.4 overs, which is now the second-fastest 200 in IPL history. The record is held by RCB, who did it in 14.1 overs.
It was the Heinrich Klaasen show post that, as he tamed Mumbai with an unbeaten 80 off just 34 balls.
He stitched an unbeaten 116-run partnership with Aiden Markram as the Sunrisers shattered the highest-ever team total in IPL history and finished with 277/3. The previous best was 263/5 by RCB back in 2013.
Kwena Maphaka finished with 66 runs in 4 overs, which is now the most expensive figures by a bowler on IPL debut.

There was hope when India reduced the Aussies to 47/3 but Travis Head's incredible hundred powered the Aussies to their 6th World Cup title.

Cricket World Cup Final Highlights: Travis Head haunts India yet again as Australia lift 6th World Cup title

Travis Head was the star of the show for Australia as the serial winners lifted their 6th World Cup title.

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<h2>There was hope when India reduced the Aussies to 47/3 but Travis Head's incredible hundred powered the Aussies to their 6th World Cup title.</h2>

Heartbreak for Team India! Travis Head was the star of the show for Australia as the serial winners lifted their 6th World Cup title. The hosts were completely outplayed by the Australians in the World Cup final in Ahmedabad. Only when Rohit Sharma was batting, India looked in control. But the captain's downfall in the first innings for 47 saw India succumb to pressure on a slow track at the Narendra Modi Stadium. While Virat Kohli made 54 and KL Rahul top-scored with 66, India could only garner 240 runs, a score that simply wasn't enough. There was hope when India reduced the Aussies to 47/3 but Travis Head rose to the occasion and how! With dew to aid the batting, the southpaw smashed a sensational hundred to take the game away from India in a jiffy. Combined with Labuschagne, the duo put together a 192-run&nbsp;partnership to sink the Men in Blue and give Australia a record-extending 6th title. (Video Highlights to follow soon)
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Ravindra made a sparkling 116 off 89 balls and James Neesham a manic 39-ball 58 but the Kiwis could only manage 383 to suffer their second successive defeat in the tournament.

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Travis Head's bulldozing hundred and game awareness in crunch moments helped Australia negate a marvellous century by Rachin Ravindra to register a thrilling five-run victory over New Zealand in their World Cup match.

Ravindra made a sparkling 116 off 89 balls and James Neesham a manic 39-ball 58 but the Kiwis could only manage 383 to suffer their second successive defeat in the tournament.

Travis Head's bulldozing hundred and game awareness in crunch moments helped Australia negate a marvellous century by Rachin Ravindra to register a thrilling five-run victory over New Zealand in their World Cup match.
The destruction of <a href="https://www.editorji.com/amp/web-stories/sports/cricket/travis-head-and-david-warner-tumble-records-aus-vs-nz-odi-world-cup-2023-1698478939573">Head (109 off 67 balls) </a>and his opening partner David Warner (81 off 65 balls) during their 175-run alliance upfront gelled well with some late-order biffing as Aussies overcame a middle-order meltdown to post 388 all out, after they were put into bat.
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The cumulative score of 771 posted by the two teams is a highest aggregate score in a World Cup game surpassing 754 collectively notched up by South Africa (428) and Sri Lanka (326) in New Delhi on October 7, in this very event.
With this win, Australia have eight points from six matches, same as New Zealand, and they are firmly entrenched at No. 4 at this point.
But that position did not come without its moments of scares. Ravindra gave them the biggest of them all with an innings that belied his tender age of 23.
The left-hander does not have a big frame, but what he does have is immense timing that allows him to send the ball miles into the stands when required.
Pat Cummins will vouch for that. Ravindra picked up a length ball outside the off-stump from the pacer to cart it over the covers for a six, and it was a stunner.
His batting is easy on the eyes as well &ndash; good enough back-lift and a flowing follow-through make him a good addition to the elegant left-handers&rsquo; club.
But those technicalities aside, his temperament too should be patted as Ravindra batted without even an iota of pressure against a set of battle-hardened Aussies.
The Wellington lad, who was dropped on 100 by Glenn Maxwell off his own bowling, also pieced together good stands with fellow opener Devon Conway (61), 96 with Darryl Mitchell (54) for the third wicket and 54 with Tom Latham (21) for the fourth wicket.
Ravindra reached his hundred off 77 balls with a fine six off Maxwell over deep mid-wicket. It was his second hundred in this WC after the one in the tournament opener against England at Ahmedabad.
He also joined Kane Williamson, Martin Guptill and Glenn Turner as the only Kiwi batters to have scored two hundreds in the World Cup.
But all that ended when Ravindra gave a catch to Maxwell at deep off Cummins.
Neesham did try his best to take Black Caps home with a breezy fifty but some limb-forgetting fielding by the Aussies on a dodgy HPCA stadium outfield in the last few overs denied Kiwis a remarkable win.
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But they summoned every ounce of experience and athleticism to emerge on the right side of the result.
Earlier, Head, who replaced Cameron Green in the playing 11, and Warner garnered 175 runs in a mere 19.1 overs.
Head was over-aggressive in his partnership with Warner, taking on New Zealand bowlers with disdain, and it was tough to imagine that this was actually his first match of the tournament.
The left-hander replaced Mitchell Marsh, who came in at No. 3, at the pole position and never really made Australia felt the absence of the big-hitting 'Bison'.
Fortune also favoured Head while cruising to his fourth ODI hundred. Head was dropped by Mitchell Santner off his own bowling when the batter was on 70.
Five runs later, Glenn Phillips at covers allowed the ball whizz through his hands as Head tried to clatter spinner Ravindra.
But those blips apart, Head and Warner were super smooth, pulling, cutting and driving at will to make runs around the field.
But the Kiwis bowlers, normally a frugal unit under Trent Boult, could not hit the right lines and their fielders too were butterfingered, dropping five catches.
New Zealand were also not helped by the absence of pacer Lockie Ferguson, who conceded 38 runs in three overs, as he left the field with pain in his right Achilles.
The two left-handers exploited those lapses and slices of fortune to the hilt. In fact, Warner reached his fifty in 28 balls and Head his half-century in 25 balls.
With the openers in overdrive 118 runs cascaded in the first Power Play which contained a total of 10 sixes &ndash; six by Warner and four by Head.
But the breaks came in after Warner&rsquo;s dismissal, caught by spinner Phillips off his own bowling. The spin trio of Phillips, Santner and Ravindra stifled the Australian middle-order.
Phillips cleaned up Head with a quicker one, while Marsh, Steve Smith and Labuschagne also fell to the gang of slow men as the Aussies lost four wickets for 74 runs in that period.
Australia needed some momentum from 274 for five, and Maxwell (41 off 24 balls), Josh Inglis (38 off 28 balls) and captain Cummins (37 off 14 balls) provided that.
Maxwell and Inglis made 62 runs between 44.4 and 47th over which in the end proved the difference.&nbsp;

The Aussie had suffered a fracture on his hand after getting hit by South African pacer Gerald Coetzee at Centurion ahead of the World Cup.

Travis Head returns to nets; hopes to join Australia World Cup squad soon

Australia's Travis Head returned to nets having recovered from a fracture on his left hand, and the middle-order batter is expected to travel to India on Thursday to join his country's World Cup squad.

The Aussie had suffered a fracture on his hand after getting hit by South African pacer Gerald Coetzee at Centurion ahead of the World Cup.

Australia's Travis Head returned to nets on Sunday having recovered from a fracture on his left hand, and the middle-order batter is expected to travel to India on Thursday to join his country's World Cup squad.
Head had his protective splint removed from his hand on Friday. The South Australian had suffered a fracture on his hand after getting hit by South African pacer Gerald Coetzee at Centurion ahead of the World Cup.
Although he might miss Australia's fixture against Pakistan on Friday in Bengaluru, Head could feature against the Netherlands on October 25 in Delhi, provided he passes the fitness test.
"It's coming along well, and probably better than we hoped. When we decided not to go with surgery, which would have meant a 10-week recovery, we were told it would be minimum six weeks with the splint before we could look at playing again," Head was quoted as saying by cricket.com.au.
"Going by that plan, the Netherlands game will be just under six weeks from impact, which is a pretty aggressive date, so everything would have to go perfectly from here to make that deadline," he added.
Considering the nature of the injury, Head said he was still ascertaining his ability to field.
"I'm not sure what it will mean for fielding. We haven't explored that yet," said Head.
"There's still a few hurdles we need to clear, and everything needs to fall into place from my end and from the team's point of view over there before the final decision is made," he added.
Australia are yet to taste a win in the World Cup and they are placed ninth on the 10-team table after having lost both their matches

The last date to make changes to the squad is September 28, post which any changes would need approval from the ICC.

Travis Head to miss first half of ODI World Cup, Marnus Labuschagne back in  Australia's scheme of things

Australia's Travis Head ruled out of the first half of ODI World Cup 2023

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The last date to make changes to the squad is September 28, post which any changes would need approval from the ICC.

A fracture in the left hand has ruled out Australian batter Travis Head from the first half of the World Cup in India with his participation in the rest of the tournament also uncertain, leaving the door open for the inclusion of in-form Marnus Labuschagne.
The opener was struck on the left hand by a short delivery from Proteas seamer Gerald Coetzee in the fourth ODI against South Africa last week.
Head coach Andrew McDonald revealed that Head, who will miss the three-match ODI series against India beginning on Friday, doesn't require surgery but the Australian selectors need to deliberate on the risk of "carrying" him in the World Cup squad.
"The timeframe is still a bit loose at the moment but the good news is he doesn't require surgery as it sits at the moment. There will be an extended period of time out and we've just got to weigh up whether that time (out) falls with an option to carry him through the front half of the World Cup," McDonald said.
"There's no doubt he won't be available for the front half, so that's a decision we'll have to make for the final 15. But I can't give you an exact time frame." The World Cup starts on October 5 with the final scheduled for November 19.
Head's injury leaves the door ajar for Labuschagne, who did not make Australia's 15-member provisional squad. However, the Test star put up a tremendous display in the ODIs against South Africa, finishing as the leading run-scorer.
"I can't talk on behalf of the selection panel and lock him away in the World Cup 15 but it's no doubt looking likely," McDonald said.
"He's made a significant shift in his intent at the crease and put the bowlers under pressure (more) than he was potentially 12 months ago. He's struck at around 100 strike rate in this series.
"We know Marnus is a quality player and he probably didn't have the 12-18 months in one-day cricket that he would have liked.
"But he's no doubt taken that opportunity with both hands and there's no doubt he'll be front and centre when it comes to that 15-man squad down the track," he added.
In Head's absence, Mitchell Marsh is likely to be elevated to the opening position.
Australia take on India in Chennai on October 8 in their World Cup opener.
The last date to make changes to the squad is September 28, post which any changes would need approval from the ICC.

Travis Head's injury compounds Australia's concerns with several key players Pat Cummins, Steve Smith, Glenn Maxwell, and Mitchell Starc already dealing with injuries or other concerns.

Travis Head's ODI World Cup participation in doubt after hand fracture during SA vs AUS 4th ODI

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<h2>Travis Head's injury compounds Australia's concerns with several key players Pat Cummins, Steve Smith, Glenn Maxwell, and Mitchell Starc already dealing with injuries or other concerns.</h2>

In a concerning turn of events, Australian cricketer Travis Head suffered a fracture in his left hand during the fourth ODI against South Africa, casting uncertainty over his availability for the upcoming ODI World Cup 2023.
The incident occurred when Head was struck on the hand while attempting a pull shot off Gerald Coetzee's short delivery at the SuperSport Park in Centurion. He received on-field treatment, faced a few more deliveries, and then retired hurt. Afterward, he returned to the field with his left hand in a splint.
Australian head coach Andrew McDonald confirmed the injury and stated, "At this stage, it's a confirmed fracture, and how long that timeframe is, we're yet to determine that, so fingers crossed, clearly with the World Cup fast approaching."
The injury compounds Australia's existing worries ahead of the World Cup, with several key players like Pat Cummins, Steve Smith, Glenn Maxwell, Mitchell Starc, Cameron Green, Ashton Agar, Spencer Johnson, and Mitchell Marsh dealing with injuries or other concerns.
McDonald expressed hope that Cameron Green would be available for the fifth ODI, stating, "He's been cleared by the medical team...Hopefully, he's available for game five. That's the plan at this stage."
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Losing the toss was one of the only two things which probably didn't go right for the Aussies. The other was losing 3 wickets with 76 runs on the board

WTC final 2023, IND vs AUS: Steve Smith & Travis Head tame India on Day 1

Travis Head smashed 146 not out and Steve Smith scored an unbeaten 95, as a stand of 251 between the two helped Australia end Day 1 at 327/3 vs Team India in the WTC final 2023

Here is how the day unfolded

Losing the toss was one of the only two things which probably didn't go right for the Aussies. The other was losing 3 wickets with 76 runs on the board

The opening day of the World Test Championship (WTC) final may have begun on a great note for India but Australia made sure they ended Day 1 in command.
Losing the toss was one of the only two things which probably didn't go right for the Aussies. The other was losing 3 wickets with 76 runs on the board.
It was all Australia from there on. Travis Head tamed Team India with a counter-attacking 146 not out to put his side back on track. He became the third cricketer to hit a ton in the WTC final.
Steve Smith proved to be a willing ally as he too scored an unbeaten 95. A stand of 251 between the two helped Australia end Day 1 at 327/3.
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While Australia lost the in-form Usman Khawaja in the very first over, Head & Labuschagne's brilliant partnership saw the visitors cruise home inside 19 overs.

IND vs AUS 3rd Test: Australia thump Rohit Sharma's men by 9 wickets, qualify for WTC Final

Travis Head & Marnus Labuschagne's unbeaten partnership helped the Aussies cruise home in Indore, confirming their place in the World Test Championship Final in June.

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While Australia lost the in-form Usman Khawaja in the very first over, Head &amp; Labuschagne's brilliant partnership saw the visitors cruise home inside 19 overs.

Australia confirmed their place in the World Test Championship final with a 9-wicket victory over India in the Indore Test.
Chasing 76 for victory, the Aussies were rocked in the very first over, with Ravichandran Ashwin sending the in-form Usman Khawaja back for a duck.
Even as Khawaja's wicket raised hopes of an Indian fightback with the ball, Travis Head &amp; Marnus Labuschagne quashed it all with a superb partnership.
Circumspect at first, the duo took the attack to the Indians once they got their eye in. Their unbeaten partnership saw the Aussies romp home inside 19 overs.
The loss meant India are yet to confirm their berth in the WTC final in June. Rohit Sharma's men can book their place in the marquee clash with a win in the 4th Test in Ahmedabad.
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Coming from a humiliating defeat in the series-opening first Test against India in Nagpur, Australia may replace struggling David Warner with all-rounder Travis Head in the second match in New Delhi starting February 17 according to reports.

David Warner likely to be replaced by Travis Head for IND vs AUS 2nd Test: Reports

David Warmer might lose his spot in the upcoming 2nd Test against India

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Australian veteran opener Warner's poor form continued in the subcontinent as he got out for 1 and 10 in the two innings as Australia struggled to get a good start and were bowled out for 91 in the second essay, their lowest total in India.

Coming from a humiliating defeat in the series-opening first Test against India in Nagpur, Australia may replace struggling David Warner with all-rounder Travis Head in the second match in Delhi starting February 17 according to reports.
Australia's aspiration to win the Border-Gavaskar Trophy suffered a big blow after the visitors lost the Nagpur Test by an innings and 132 runs within three days.
Australian veteran opener Warner's poor form continued in the subcontinent as he got out for 1 and 10 in the two innings as Australia struggled to get a good start and were bowled out for 91 in the second innings, their lowest total in India.
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29-year-old Travis Head became the first Australian batter to finish a home Test summer with over 500 runs at a strike rate of above 95

IND vs AUS: Steve Waugh shocked over Travis Head's exclusion in 1st Test

Australian legend Steve Waugh expressed his disappointment over left-handed batter Travis Head for the first Test against India in Nagpur. 

29-year-old Travis Head became the first Australian batter to finish a home Test summer with over 500 runs at a strike rate of above 95

Australian legend Steve Waugh expressed his disappointment over left-handed batter Travis Head&rsquo;s omission from Australia&rsquo;s Playing XI for the first Test.
The Australian great took to Instagram and wrote 'it is hard to believe that the Kangaroos have dropped Head, who has been the country's best batter in the past 12 months.
He also stated that Australia have not only dropped an in-form batter but a potent off-spinner who could have come in handy on Indian wickets.
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Head, who is ranked No. 4 in Tests, has been in sensational form. He came to India on the back of a brilliant home season against West Indies and South Africa, scoring 525 runs at an average of 87.50.
29-year-old Head, in fact, is the first Australian batter to finish a home Test summer with over 500 runs at a strike rate of above 95.
Travis Head vs West Indies 1st Test: 99, DNB 2nd Test: 175, 38*
Travis Head vs South Africa 1st Test: 92, 0 2nd Test: 5

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