ADD ANI AS A TRUSTED SOURCE
googleads
Menu
Cricket

"Looks at every ball as scoring opportunity": Former Indian cricketer hails Travis Head's following his ton

Following the end of play on Day 2 of the day-night (pink-ball) Test at Adelaide, former India cricketer Sunil Gavaskar spoke on top Australian batter Travis Head's innings and his mentality.

ANI Dec 07, 2024 23:24 IST googleads

Travis Head (Photo: X/@ICC)

Adelaide [Australia], December 7 (ANI): Following the end of play on Day 2 of the day-night (pink-ball) Test at Adelaide, former India cricketer Sunil Gavaskar spoke on top Australian batter Travis Head's innings and his mentality.
Head played an exceptional innings of 140 runs from 141 balls at a strike rate of 99.29 which was laced with 17 boundaries and 4 maximums in his innings.
"Well, because you see, I think it's a difference in attitude. Where you look at every ball as a scoring opportunity, which is what he does. Which is what Rishabh Pant also does. He looks at every ball as a scoring opportunity. Your attitude, your bat speed, everything has got to be different. Where there are others who are looking at a delivery and maybe preserving their wicket. Which means their bat speed is going to be different, their attitude towards the ball is going to be different. And Travis Head, why is he so popular? Why is he so dangerous? It's because he looks at everything as a scoring opportunity. And he's successful more often than not. Particularly against India," Gavaskar said while speaking to Star Sports.
Travis Head also shattered day-night Test records at Adelaide, continuing his golden run against India.
During Australia's first inning at the Adelaide Test, Head played a 140-run knock from 141 balls at a strike rate of 99.29 to achieve the milestone.
With his ton on Saturday, Head became the second batter with most hundreds in day-night Test cricket. As of now, the 30-year-old has three centuries in pink-ball Tests. Head's compatriot Marnus Labuschagne holds the top spot with four centuries in day-night Test cricket.
Head also set the landmark of the fastest centuries in day-night Tests, the Aussie batter only took 111 balls to smash a stupendous hundred at the Adelaide Oval.
Head has a fine record against India in Tests, scoring 955 runs in 12 Tests and 21 innings at an average of 47.75, with two centuries and four fifties. His best score is 163. Across all formats against India, Head has made 1,555 runs in 29 matches and 38 innings at an average of 44.42, with three centuries and six fifties and the best score of 163.
In his last ten innings against India across all formats, including the latest, Travis has made 728 runs across all formats in eight matches, averaging 72.80, with three centuries and two fifties to his name and best score of 163* during WTC finals. This also includes a knock of 137 in the 50-over WC finals. (ANI)

Get the App

What to Read Next

Football

Pritika's brace helps India defeat Myanmar in first U17 friendly

Pritika's brace helps India defeat Myanmar in first U17 friendly

India delivered a mature and balanced display, scoring once in each half while also maintaining a clean sheet against a spirited Myanmar side. Goalkeeper Munni played a crucial role when called upon, while the defensive line marshalled by Abhista Basnett and Elizabed Lakra remained organised and composed throughout the contest.

Read More
Others

Gunjan, Radhamani, Chandrika register wins for India on Day 5

Gunjan, Radhamani, Chandrika register wins for India on Day 5

In the morning session, Gunjan (48kg) secured a convincing 5-0 unanimous decision victory over Poland. Radhamani Longjam (57kg) delivered a dominant display, defeating her opponent from Ecuador by Referee Stopped Contest (RSC) in the first round.

Read More
Others

Indorama Ventures Open Golf C'ship: Rashid takes 1st round lead

Indorama Ventures Open Golf C'ship: Rashid takes 1st round lead

Delhi-based Rashid Khan, a winner of 14 titles, including two on the international stage, put together seven birdies and a bogey on Thursday to enjoy the sole lead

Read More
Others

New Delhi GP: Sunit Antil throws 69.25m as India dominates day-2

New Delhi GP: Sunit Antil throws 69.25m as India dominates day-2

The highlight of the day came in the Men's Javelin Throw F43/F44/F64, where Paralympic champion Sumit Antil led an all-Indian podium. Antil clinched gold with a powerful throw of 69.25 metres, while Pushpendra Singh secured silver with 56.91m and Poonam Ram won bronze with 49.48m

Read More
Cricket

IPL: Karnataka panel to inspect Chinnaswamy Stadium on March 13

IPL: Karnataka panel to inspect Chinnaswamy Stadium on March 13

The overhaul follows recommendations from the Justice D'Cunha Committee, constituted after a tragic stampede during the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) IPL 2025 celebrations claimed 11 lives.

Read More
Home About Us Our Products Advertise Contact Us Terms & Condition Privacy Policy

Copyright © aninews.in | All Rights Reserved.