Travis Head is becoming a serious headache for India in the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25 against Australia. After leading Australia to a comeback victory in the second Test with a remarkable knock of 160 runs, Head continued his explosive batting show in the third Test against India.
The Australian batter is continuing to terrify the Indian cricket team, having already smoked a stunning century in the ongoing third Test at The Gabba, Brisbane. Travis Head has already made 110+, and he is currently dealing in the boundaries against Team India in the ongoing third BGT Test match.
Travis Head smokes a jaw-dropping ramp shot against Mohammed Siraj
However, one of Head’s boundaries stole everyone’s heart, and it came against the Indian pacer Mohammed Siraj in the ongoing Gabba Test. Fans got to see this absolute beauty in the first ball of the 60th over of Australia’s first innings in the ongoing third Test against India in Brisbane.
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Well, Mohammed Siraj bowled a short ball on middle leg, which raised high over his head. Head expertly leaned back and ramped the ball over to third man for a mind-blowing boundary. And Simon Katich was like, “That is dumb. Dumb cricket!” in the commentary box at The Gabba.
“That is dumb. Dumb cricket!”
Simon Katich didn’t miss Siraj and India for this delivery that Travis Head ramped to the boundary…#AUSvIND pic.twitter.com/tvGRG2CfIK
— 7Cricket (@7Cricket) December 15, 2024
Simon Katich criticized the fielding setup by Mohammed Siraj, questioning the strategy of removing a key fielder after planning around Head.
Simon Katich said on-air: “That is unbelievable. Because the over before he had a man right in that spot and he’s running and what they were planning without the fielder there. That is dumb. Dumb cricket. They got two men out the leg side. They got a deep point. They had a man right in that spot for this very plan to Travis Head and then he doesn’t have the fielder and now he’s going to put the fielder back down there right now. Horses bolted, buddy. Can I just loading up? Daily audible above the slamming of the stable door.”
Travis Head’s form haunts India again as he keeps Australia on top in the Gabba Test
Meanwhile, Travis Head is looking dangerous as he is batting at a strike rate of over 92, and he has already smashed 15 boundaries. India must find a way to get rid of the Australian batter to make a comeback in the Gabba Test match unless the match is already in the hosts’ hands.
However, India had a chance to send Head back to the pavilion, but the captain, Rohit Sharma, dropped the Aussie star off Nitish Kumar Reddy, leaving the duo frustrated. The tourists are looking to stop Steve Smith and Head in the final session of Day 2, but they are up to make merry in Brisbane.
Over the past year, Head has been a nightmare for India, and the ongoing Gabba Test is no different. He batted brilliantly, scoring freely, rotating the strike smoothly, and hitting boundaries with ease.
Coming in at 75/3 when the match was evenly poised, Head brought up his 9th Test century in style and shifted the momentum entirely in Australia’s favor against India.
Well, it was so far very disappointing captaincy from Rohit Sharma, as the Indian captain looked clueless in limiting the flow of runs from the Australian batters in the ongoing third Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25 at The Gabba in Brisbane.
Travis Head enjoys a great record in Brisbane in Test cricket
At the iconic Gabba, Head has faced highs and lows in Test cricket. His journey began with a gritty 84 off 187 balls, a knock that hinted at his ability to grind it out under pressure. He followed it up with a quick 24 off 29, showing glimpses of his aggressive intent.
Then, Head played an unforgettable knock of 152 runs off just 148 deliveries, followed by a blazing 92 off 96 balls, falling just short of another milestone. However, the Australian batter then recorded a string of ducks—three in a row at The Gabba, dismissed for 0 off 1 ball each time.
However, Head finally made a stunning comeback in Brisbane, delivering a classy innings in the ongoing third Test against India at the Gabba and proving why he is a player to watch in Test cricket.