Australia National Cricket Team batter Travis Head has provided an update about his groin injury and availability for the next Test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. He mentioned that he is sore but will be fit for the next game of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25.
Australia National Cricket Team faced a major injury scare on Day 5 of the third Test against the India National Cricket Team. In-form batter, Travis Head suffered a groin injury, and his availability for the next game looked in jeopardy, especially with the way he was walking.
Travis Head plays a massive innings of 152 runs in Gabba, helps Australia post total of 445 runs
This could’ve been massive in the context of the series, especially with Travis Head being the main batter for the Australia National Cricket Team. The batter has been the main reason behind his team being dominating in the series, as he has taken his game to the next level.
Head, who slammed a magnificent century in Adelaide, followed it up with another ton in Gabba. The bat played a brutal innings of 152 runs and took the game away from the opposition, allowing his team to score a massive total of 445 runs.
I’m happy to contribute, It’s nice to get some runs and set us up in the first innings – Travis Head
Head, who won Player of the Match in Gabba, talked about his innings, saying that he was happy to contribute to his team. He also expressed his delight with the way he has been batting in the series. Talking after the match, he explained:
“Feels like I batted quite a while ago, to be honest. I’m happy to contribute, It’s nice to get some runs and set us up in the first innings. It was a challenging wicket, but I worked through the gears well, and I was pleased I was able to get through and set the team up. Was trying to sum up the conditions, feel like I’ve done that well in this series so far, very happy with the tempo I’m batting with.”
Just a little sore but I should be fine – Travis Head on his availability for the next Test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground
Travis Head also talked about his partnership with Steve Smith, who also hit a century, saying that he gets confident while batting with the right-hander. While talking about his injury, he confirmed that he would be fit for the next game. He added:
“Pretty relaxed communication, feel like he (Smith) was in great rhythm, gives me great confidence when batting with him, was a nice partnership, really enjoyed it. When I first get out there, I try to navigate different challenges and solve different problems. Just a little sore but I should be fine (before the next game).”
Travis Head would be keen to carry on his form with the bat in the next series. With the series being levelled at 1-1, the next match will be important for both teams. The game will be played at MCG from 26th December.