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New cricket hero almost missed the World Cup

Ian Chadband

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Travis Head nearly missed the World Cup because of a broken hand. Now, he’s Australian cricket’s hero after one of the great performances in the sport’s biggest showpiece helped deliver a stunning victory.

“Not in a million years would I have believed this. What an amazing day,” the 29-year-old South Australian smiled on Monday after being named player of the final.

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