‘They don’t seem to be my favorite opponents’: Travis Head on his ‘love affair’ with India | Cricket Information

NEW DELHI: Travis Head‘s dynamic performances towards India have change into a defining function of his profession. Whether or not within the ODI World Cup or the T20 World Cup, Head has constantly delivered explosive batting that has put Indian bowlers below extreme strain.
Throughout the 2023 ODI World Cup, Head performed a pivotal position in Australia’s title-winning marketing campaign.In a vital ultimate towards India, he dazzled with a commanding 137 off 120 balls, that includes 15 boundaries and 4 sixes. His innings was essential in chasing down India’s 240 on the packed Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, main Australia to victory.
Within the 2024 T20 World Cup, Head continued his spectacular run. In opposition to India in a vital group-stage match, he smashed a blistering 76 off 43 balls whereas chasing a goal of 206. Though Australia fell brief by 24 runs, Head’s efficiency as soon as once more highlighted his distinctive capacity towards India.
Are India Head’s favorite opponent?
“I do not really feel like they’re my favorite,” Head instructed Star Sports activities.
“I simply really feel like we play them sufficient, play them tons. And, I assume the final couple of years I have been in good kind. So yeah, with the ability to, to play properly, it is at all times good,” Head stated.
“I assume it is not onerous to stand up for the competition. It is massively aggressive. Yeah, it is simpler to stand up for the sport. So I would not say they’re my favorite. They’re extraordinarily tough nevertheless it’s been good to play properly in a few video games and searching ahead to making ready properly and being able to go and let’s look, hope hopefully I can, I can contribute to what’s a profitable summer season for us,” Head added.
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The Indian workforce will tour of Australia for a five-match Check collection, commencing in November.
The collection will kick off with the primary Check in Perth on November 22, adopted by the second Check in Adelaide from December 6, the third Check in Brisbane from December 14, the fourth Check (Boxing Day Check) in Melbourne from December 26, and the fifth and ultimate Check in Sydney from January 3.
Because the 2014-15 season, Australia haven’t received the Border Gavaskar Trophy, with India securing the collection within the final 4 conferences, together with historic wins in Australia in 2018-19 and 2020-21.