The Australian batter Travis Head feels that India is not his favorite opposition despite playing some of his career-defining knocks against the same opponent. Head also disclosed the reason behind his excellent record against India.
Two of the most important knocks of Travis Head’s international career have come against India. In the World Test Championship 2023 Head came in to bat in a critical situation when Australia were at 76-3. Head played a counter-attacking innings of 163 off 174 balls, propelling Australia to a massive first innings score that set the base for their WTC final win over India.
The left-hander didn’t stop there, scoring a magnificent hundred in the ODI World Cup final in 2023. He scored 137 off 120 balls against India, leading Australia to a second ICC title win in the same year. In both matches, he was adjudged Player of the Match.
During a conversation with Star Sports, Travis Head revealed that India is not his favorite team. He reasoned his excellent record against India by saying that Australia and India face each other frequently, allowing players to get used to competing against one another.
“I don’t feel like they’re my favourite. I just feel like we play them enough, play them lots. And, I guess the last couple of years I’ve been in nice form. So yeah, being able to, to play well, it’s always nice,” Head said.
“I guess it’s not hard to get up for the contest. It’s hugely competitive. Yeah, it’s easier to get up for the game. So I wouldn’t say they’re my favourite,” he added.
Head further acknowledged India’s competitiveness, claiming it’s always difficult to play against the Men in Blue. The opener is looking forward to the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25 which will be played later this year.
“They’re extremely difficult but it’s been nice to play well in a couple of games and looking forward to preparing well and being ready to go and let’s look, hopefully I can, I can contribute to what’s a successful summer for us,” he added.
Recently, Head was also appointed Australia’s captain in a T20I against England in the absence of regular captain Mitchell Marsh. It was the first instance where he led Australia in an international match.
