On this day: The night Travis Head became India’s biggest villain | Cricket News – Times of India
Travis Head (Getty Images) NEW DELHI: November 19, 2023, will be remembered fondly by Australians as another chapter in their storied ODI World Cup history, but for Indian fans, it will remain a day of heartbreak. On this fateful day, Australia's star opener Travis Head turned from an admired player to a villain in the eyes of Indian supporters, delivering a masterclass that dashed India’s hopes of ending their 12-year World Cup drought.Australia entered the final as underdogs against an unbeaten Indian team led by Rohit Sharma, who had dominated the tournament with unparalleled consistency. With one hand seemingly on the trophy, India appeared destined to reclaim World Cup glory that they last won way back in 2011 under Mahendra Singh Dhoni's captaincy. However, Australia's resilience, l...