AUS vs WI | Twitter stunned as Head puts forth reaction-time challenge to Daniel Ricciardo with knee-jerk run out

01/27/2024

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People say with age, your reflexes slow down. This statement seems redundant for Travis Head as the Aussie star showed some splendid reflexes at the short leg dismissing West Indian batter Kavem Hodge off a Nathan Lyon delivery, with a quick run out in the pink ball Test at the Gabba.

‌The Windies' batting contingent looked weak in front of a solid Australian fielding and bowling unit on Day 3 of the pink ball Test. The team from the Carribean were unable to build on a fifty run second wicket partnership as despite the entire middle order getting starts, they failed to build any true pressure. Earlier, Australia, after a batting mini-collapse on Saturday, managed to cut down the Windies lead and even declared with a wicket to spare on Day 2.

As the West Indies struggled to power their innings with the scorboard reading 123/4, the visitors would have hoped the duo of Hodge and Justin Greaves guided them into calm waters. The duo did add 25 runs for the fifth wicket before Head decided to end the stand with a moment of brilliance. In the 49th over of the match, bowled by Nathan Lyon, Hodge flicked the red cherry to short leg where Head was positioned strategically. The Aussie star made a clean stop and not only did he grab the Kokkaburra, he managed to throw it at the stump in one swift motion. Meanwhile, Hodge made a desperate attempt to dive back but in vain. The third umpire reviewed the call as the bat appeared to be over the line. However, the replays suggested that the bat had bounced outside the crease and despite it being over the line, Hodge had not made his crease as the willow was still in the air.

The Twitterverse was astonished by Head's effort and took to social media to laud his brilliant reflex.

Crazy reaction time!

Oh dear! Kemar Roach ended up on his backside in the middle of the pitch and is run out! #CleanHands | #AUSvWI pic.twitter.com/RY5HolA7Fg
— cricket.com.au (@cricketcomau) January 26, 2024

Just wow!

Stop the fucking bus right here and now wtf did I just actually see from Travis Head with that ridiculous piece work for the l run out & it was even better superb call for good measure by commentator James Brayshaw on the @triplemcricket coverage loving the commentary #AUSvWI.
— Brenton Ray (@brentonrkaring) January 27, 2024

Unbelievable!

Travis Head has to be one of the best close in fielders currently. He took a worldie in the 1st test and affected a brilliant yet clever run out of a set Kavem Hodge now. Amazing presence of mind. #AUSvsWI
— Saieesh Mayya (@MayyaSaieesh) January 27, 2024

The best

Travis Head has to be one of the best close in fielders currently. He took a worldie in the 1st test and affected a brilliant yet clever run out of a set Kavem Hodge now. Amazing presence of mind. #AUSvsWI
— Saieesh Mayya (@MayyaSaieesh) January 27, 2024

Crucial

Crucial breakthrough for #Australia as Travis Head did an excellent job to run out Hodge #AUSvsWI
— Jacques Cupido (@jacquescupido12) January 27, 2024

Incredible

What an incredible run out Travis Head.
— grumpy old driver (@grumpyolddriver) January 27, 2024

Good question

Kemar Roach run out! Travis Head didn’t like it while taking the bails off, clearly.

Sportsmanship or No Sportsmanship from Australia with that dismissal? 🤔#AUSvWI #AUSvsWI #RoachRunOut

pic.twitter.com/lnS6QSxIG2
— Ameer Hamza Asif (@AmeerHamzaAsif) January 26, 2024

Gone

Oh dear! Kemar Roach ended up on his backside in the middle of the pitch and is run out! #CleanHands | #AUSvWI pic.twitter.com/RY5HolA7Fg
— cricket.com.au (@cricketcomau) January 26, 2024

why not?