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[VIDEOS] The Unstoppable Travis Head

Travis Head becomes the first Australian men's cricketer to score 220+ runs and take 5+ wickets in a five-match ODI series.
 
Nikhil_cric said:
You did. I was only commenting on Travis/Australia. You bring India into it because you can't defend it otherwise.
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I am spreading the truth. India > Australia as a cricket team atm, but Australia will always own India in a final when it matters.

Pakistan and india wins in cups are dependent on them not having a chance encounter with Australia in a final which is unlikely as Their 6 time winners and will win it again eventually.

And even so, Bumrah gets axed, Australia will win anyway. India will get wesker and weaker.

Ashwin, Jadeja, Kohli, Shami and rohit won't make it till 2027, Bumrah himself will be 34 by then
 
Big test for Travis Head, this series is his opportunity to rise up and improve his numbers in test cricket.

Currently Head Averages 41 with 3100 runs in 49 tests with 7 hundreds, he is in his prime form right now and needs to take that average close to 45 to be remembered as a world class test batsman.

As of now Travis Head averages lesser than Ganguly and doesn't even have half the runs, I think he will retire with lesser runs than Ganguly and similar average which will make him a good test batsman but his name will be lost in the long list of low 40ish averaging batsman.

For instance, Travis Head is 3 levels below VVS Laxman who averaged 46 and had nearly 9000 runs.

Head should aim for Ganguly's level in test cricket, that way he might be able to call himself a good test player at the very least.

@Ab Fan @Rajdeep Thoughts?
 
Travis likes india but that is something we cannot guarantee that he is gonna smsh them everytime. BGT is gonna be a real test for him and many other.
 
jeeteshssaxena said:
Big test for Travis Head, this series is his opportunity to rise up and improve his numbers in test cricket.

Currently Head Averages 41 with 3100 runs in 49 tests with 7 hundreds, he is in his prime form right now and needs to take that average close to 45 to be remembered as a world class test batsman.

As of now Travis Head averages lesser than Ganguly and doesn't even have half the runs, I think he will retire with lesser runs than Ganguly and similar average which will make him a good test batsman but his name will be lost in the long list of low 40ish averaging batsman.

For instance, Travis Head is 3 levels below VVS Laxman who averaged 46 and had nearly 9000 runs.

Head should aim for Ganguly's level in test cricket, that way he might be able to call himself a good test player at the very least.

@Ab Fan @Rajdeep Thoughts?
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Vvs laxman isn't even half the batter Travis head is. This comment makes it clear that you don't know much
 
mominsaigol said:
Vvs laxman isn't even half the batter Travis head is. This comment makes it clear that you don't know much
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Their test performances and average conveys a totally different story, let alone comparing, Head is not good enough to be mentioned in the same sentence.

As of now he needs to Surpass Ganguly first, then we will talk about Laxman.

I will say he is a bit below Navjot Sidhu in test cricket who averaged 42 despite opening in the 90s.


India has produced atleast 25 test batsman better than him.
 
jeeteshssaxena said:
Their test performances and average conveys a totally different story, let alone comparing, Head is not good enough to be mentioned in the same sentence.

As of now he needs to Surpass Ganguly first, then we will talk about Laxman.

I will say he is a bit below Navjot Sidhu in test cricket who averaged 42 despite opening in the 90s.


India has produced atleast 25 test batsman better than him.
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Okay bro sure whatever you say 🤣🤣
 
Another interesting fact about this 41 averaging batsman :

Head averages 29 away from home in test cricket 🤡

Imagine having the gall to compare this guy with VVS Laxman who has scored thrice more runs at 5 points higher average with an away average of 43.
 
jeeteshssaxena said:
Another interesting fact about this 41 averaging batsman :

Head averages 29 away from home in test cricket 🤡

Imagine having the gall to compare this guy with VVS Laxman who has scored thrice more runs at 5 points higher average with an away average of 43.
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What's VVS layman's numbers as an opener?

Bcci had to run in circles just to find laxman a position where he can actually fit in mainly cause he was the weakest link in batting.

Travis on the other hand didn't need a shoulder to cry on.

A 45 avg test specialist 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 who claims he wasn't suited for odi solely because he was dropped for being garbage.

In no universe would a test specialist only avg 45 and be considered good.
 
Didn't even realise the man has already played 49 Tests till now until I checked a few moments ago. Needs to finish with an average of 45 at least. His talent merits it. His strike rate of almost 65 does however suggests his ability score quick runs in Test cricket.​
 
Hitman said:
Didn't even realise the man has already played 49 Tests till now until I checked a few moments ago. Needs to finish with an average of 45 at least. His talent merits it. His strike rate of almost 65 does however suggests his ability score quick runs in Test cricket.​
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Travis Head isn't meant to be a test specialist though? He's an all format gun and hence will be remembered in the same vein as someone like Warner.

Infact with the exception of Kohli in his prime, I can't recall a single player who's equally good in all formats?

I don't see anything wrong with Travis Head avg 40+ in all formats. He's already proven himself to be a big match player on the big stage (WC 2023 final amd wtc 2023)

Infact when it comes to Travis head I feel like he'll follow the same trajectory as Warner where he'll be considered a t20 gun and In odi he'll be considered your X factor amd for tests he'll be in the same realm as Warner, Where he won't really kick off much but will produce 1 or 2 gems here and their.

Test will probs remain his weakest format.
 
Here's my take on Travis Head. He's Australia's 2nd best all format player ever.

I don't think he'll surpass David Warner in his prime but he's easily a close 2nd and he is definitely more destructive and impactful then Warner.

In terms of singular formats, I highly doubt he'll reach test atg status and Australia has plenty of 40+ avg test players.

In odi same story, I can see him being a gun opener but he likely won't reach gilly, Hayden or Warner status.

Travis Head however will be an ATG simply because of his wc 2023 knock + wtc knock and in terms of being an all format player since his competiton is only Warner in this aspect.
 
jeeteshssaxena said:
Their test performances and average conveys a totally different story, let alone comparing, Head is not good enough to be mentioned in the same sentence.

As of now he needs to Surpass Ganguly first, then we will talk about Laxman.

I will say he is a bit below Navjot Sidhu in test cricket who averaged 42 despite opening in the 90s.


India has produced atleast 25 test batsman better than him.
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Only zero understanding of game will claim that Head is better test batter than VVS.

VVS 281 is widely regarded as the greatest knock of all time- the match situation, bowling attack, opposition quality, his team struggling to save follow on, everything was against and then he comes up and plays a knock of lifetime.

Head at present is at Gambhir/ Rahane level. He is way behind VVS and even Pujara also.
 
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Head is a terrific white ball player but in Tests, to be considered a great, he needs to average 50 or close. At the moment, he is nowhere near and as all format player, excellence in Test cricket remains very key.
 
Ab Fan said:
Head is a terrific white ball player but in Tests, to be considered a great, he needs to average 50 or close. At the moment, he is nowhere near and as all format player, excellence in Test cricket remains very key.
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Head needs to avg 50 but Laxman who doesn't touch 50 despite being a test specialist is a great?

Lol Hypocrite
 
He always needs a slice of luck as his technique is quite awful for any kind of quality bowling or spicy pitches.He is a high risk high reward player . should not be mixed with proper test batsmen for comparison.
 
Head is not a conventional test player like Ben duckett.

he might smash every bowler 1 day but the very next day, he will get out cheaply and will feel like a tail-ender.
 
mominsaigol said:
Head needs to avg 50 but Laxman who doesn't touch 50 despite being a test specialist is a great?

Lol Hypocrite
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Even if he takes a rebirth he won’t be able to average 50 in test, doesn’t have the ability.

Let him get near to 45 first and then we will talk about 50, he is 31 years old and averages 41, as soon as his peak crashes his average is gonna go down into lates 30s, so lets wait and watch.
 
Another interesting fact about Laxman, he averages 49.86 in the middle order i.e batting position 4 to 7.


His stats during opening were downright bad and that’s why he averages 46 overall, in the middle order he was basically as good as an ATG.
 
jeeteshssaxena said:
Even if he takes a rebirth he won’t be able to average 50 in test, doesn’t have the ability.

Let him get near to 45 first and then we will talk about 50, he is 31 years old and averages 41, as soon as his peak crashes his average is gonna go down into lates 30s, so lets wait and watch.
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Why do you have such an issue with Travis head?

Is it because he robbed you lot of wtc and wc 2023 wins?
 
mominsaigol said:
Head needs to avg 50 but Laxman who doesn't touch 50 despite being a test specialist is a great?

Lol Hypocrite
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Laxman is an Indian test great(not ATG) but he was one of the biggest match winners and pressure situation performer India ever produced in Tests. It is backed by numerous performances in critical moments of the game such as,

Kolkata
Adelaide
Sydney
Perth
Durban
Joburg
Mohali
Ahmedabad
Colombo
Napier

In Tests, presently Head is more at level of Gambhir/Rahane as his average is 41 and runs tally also lower but if he performs and takes his average to 45+ then he will be rated higher than those two.
 
mominsaigol said:
Why do you have such an issue with Travis head?

Is it because he robbed you lot of wtc and wc 2023 wins?
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Dont not understand that a guy averaging 41 with couple of great performances can’t be rated as elite test player? The standards are not so low at international arena. Australia have better test players like Smith, Warner, Marnus, Khawaja who are ahead of him in this format.
 
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Ab Fan said:
Laxman is an Indian test great(not ATG) but he was one of the biggest match winners and pressure situation performer India ever produced in Tests. It is backed by numerous performances in critical moments of the game such as,

Kolkata
Adelaide
Sydney
Perth
Durban
Joburg
Mohali
Ahmedabad
Colombo
Napier

In Tests, presently Head is more at level of Gambhir/Rahane as his average is 41 and runs tally also lower but if he performs and takes his average to 45+ then he will be rated higher than those two.
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Their is a difference between laxman and Travis.

Travis head is an all format player and hence must be rated accordingly because his time is divided between different formats.

Kohli seems to be the only exception where in his prime he was equally good in all formats however once his purple patch ended he became a circus clown in tests and t20 and it's clear as day that odi is his best formats followed by test and t20. Even kohli didn't maintain consistency across all formats.

A 40 avg all format batter is > A test only specialist who cannot avg 50.

I guarantee you if Travis head only focused on tests he'd be >>>>>>>> Laxman. Infact most batters would.

You can't just compare players based of one format specialist across all format players. It doesn't work that way.

Laxman is a test specialist who deapite playing 87 bloody odi's was not only dropped but also failed to avg 50 in tue only format he was suppose to be good at.

Whereas Travis, Warner and many all format superstars have consistently avg 40+ in each format.

Travis Head is not meant to be a test great. He's meant to be an all format great and he's a natural replacement to David warner.

Meanwhile Laxman is a circus clown who honestly can be replaced by any Tom dick and Harry Indian batter. Heck Pant and jaiswal will certainly finish off their careers as superior test batters to laxman.
 
Ab Fan said:
Dont not understand that a guy averaging 41 with couple of great performances can’t be rated as elite test player? The standards are not so low at international arena. Australia have better test players like Smith, Warner, Marnus, Khawaja who are ahead of him in this format.
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Smith and Khawaja are test specialists and both of these 2 are miles and miles superior to Laxman.

Labu is also mostly suited to tests but fair he is atleast an odi and test player and isn't hiding behind the laxman not an odi player wall.

Tests was warner's weakest format but fair.

As I said Travis head is the 2nd best all format player australia has ever had. 2nd only to Warner while laxman is a loser who can easily be replaced
 
Khawaja is at least two level below Laxman, he is a 37 year old man with 5400 runs and also a lesser average than Laxman.

Lets not even get to impact in test cricket where Laxman has a dozen iconic memorable knocks while even his fans will fail to count the same for Usman.

Khawaja also averages less than 34 in SENI
:ssmith
 
Travis Head in Tests since 2023

17 - Mat
31 - Inns
1117 - Runs
37.23 - Avg
75.21 - SR
5/2 - 50s/100s
163 - HS
 
jeeteshssaxena said:
Khawaja is at least two level below Laxman, he is a 37 year old man with 5400 runs and also a lesser average than Laxman.

Lets not even get to impact in test cricket where Laxman has a dozen iconic memorable knocks while even his fans will fail to count the same for Usman.

Khawaja also averages less than 34 in SENI
:ssmith
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I never said Khawaja was on Laxman's level. Khawaja is an ordinary opener.

However the difference between the 2 is that no one parades around false narratives for khawaja.
 
mominsaigol said:
Smith and Khawaja are test specialists and both of these 2 are miles and miles superior to Laxman.

Labu is also mostly suited to tests but fair he is atleast an odi and test player and isn't hiding behind the laxman not an odi player wall.

Tests was warner's weakest format but fair.

As I said Travis head is the 2nd best all format player australia has ever had. 2nd only to Warner while laxman is a loser who can easily be replaced
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You have only started watching cricket from 2021 based on your posts so no surprises, such ridiculous posts can be expected from you.

Those who have watched 281 live knows the value of VVS Laxman in Test cricket and we do not need a rookie’s consent to embrace VVS achievements.

You can keep on with your insult of Indian greats by calling them loser but that only validates how much seriously you should be taken on this forum.
 
Ab Fan said:
You have only started watching cricket from 2021 based on your posts so no surprises, such ridiculous posts can be expected from you.

Those who have watched 281 live knows the value of VVS Laxman in Test cricket and we do not need a rookie’s consent to embrace VVS achievements.

You can keep on with your insult of Indian greats by calling them loser but that only validates how much seriously you should be taken on this forum.
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Laxman's 281 is no different to Fakhar Zaman hitting a 123 of 70 chasing 400 against nz in a world cup or smacking the day lights out of India in 2017.

Yet no one gives him clout mainly because because he's an inconsistent mess.

I guarantee you I have watched cricket longer then you have.

Takes such as Ashwin and Pollock are in the same tier.

Or Laxman's statisitcs do not reflect his caliber, Which is hilarious considering in laxman's era, You couldn't hide or inflated statisitcs like you can in the modern age.

^^ These takes are rubbish and someone who makes such statements shouldn't be questioning where I stand.

Go in the mirror and stare long and hard at yourself. You got this 👍🏻
 
Comparing a test only specialist to an all format player. Halat dekho in logo ki 🤣🤣.

Obviously the test only specialist will have higher numbers cause he allocates his entire time to one format mainly because he was exposed as a rubbish player in another. To top it off he tried his hand at opening and failed mainly because the middle order was jam packed with proper batters so laxman had to open and flop lol.

Travis Head is the 2nd best all format player that Australia has ever had and him winning wtc + WC 2023 is > Anything laxman can and will achieve.

This is a fact that @Ab Fan and @jeeteshssaxena must accept.

Nothing will change that reality
 
mominsaigol said:
Smith and Khawaja are test specialists and both of these 2 are miles and miles superior to Laxman.

Labu is also mostly suited to tests but fair he is atleast an odi and test player and isn't hiding behind the laxman not an odi player wall.

Tests was warner's weakest format but fair.

As I said Travis head is the 2nd best all format player australia has ever had. 2nd only to Warner while laxman is a loser who can easily be replaced
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My bad, I meant smith only. Not khawaja
 
mominsaigol said:
Comparing a test only specialist to an all format player. Halat dekho in logo ki 🤣🤣.

Obviously the test only specialist will have higher numbers cause he allocates his entire time to one format mainly because he was exposed as a rubbish player in another. To top it off he tried his hand at opening and failed mainly because the middle order was jam packed with proper batters so laxman had to open and flop lol.

Travis Head is the 2nd best all format player that Australia has ever had and him winning wtc + WC 2023 is > Anything laxman can and will achieve.

This is a fact that @Ab Fan and @jeeteshssaxena must accept.

Nothing will change that reality
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Hmm, will achieve???
He might be philanthropist in IRL, you don't know.

We desis do give this game way too much importance.
 
Head has had 2 good years.We have seen many people having "2 good years". He has played 10 tests vs pakistan averaging 22 in tests. Even against India just 1 century averaging 42 in 10 tests. His average against WI and SL are good 65 and 86. Other than the important knocks his career is just a footnote in Australian history. 13 centuries in 156 internationals across the formats. Let us give it a time to see if it is just a purple patch or he is an australian great. Travis head has not even had a 1000 run calendar year yet after playing 7 years.
 
Travis Head during a conversation on a Podcast:

"I do know that I've enjoyed batting here – in parts. There are parts of this wicket that can be terrifying, simple as that. I think everyone's talked about that. Depending on where the wicket goes to on day three, four and five, it can be challenging."

"I did it a lot in England. I don't think I had a net session pretty much after the first Test that I faced cricket balls. I just faced yellow balls because I knew that (short balls) were all they were going to bowl me. When you're going through a long series, and I guess I was the one that copped it the most of that series, I thought I'd have a bit of a laugh and go to training without my pads - so that may come out again."
 
The unstoppable Travis Head’s average drops down to 41.35 now.

This is nearly one point lesser than Ganguly, Sidhu and Gambhir.
 
jeeteshssaxena said:
The unstoppable Travis Head’s average drops down to 41.35 now.

This is nearly one point lesser than Ganguly, Sidhu and Gambhir.
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Why are you comparing An all format player to predominant test players?

Does Travis really live in your head rent free?
 
So the mythical God of batting for some , disappointed today. Unreal hype for Head
 
Travis Head has a remarkable record against India, particularly when Rohit Sharma is at the helm

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For the first time India seem to have a plan for Head stopping in slashes and forcing him to drive.

But we will have to see more if the strategy works or it was a one off
 
kron said:
Rohit sharama. Commemorate him as the goat dumb captain of all time.
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I recollect Warne's statement about Monty "he plays every match as his first match".He just don't remember what some one else done it in that kind of situation or even worse what he has done it in previous match.He will bulldoze the opposition but can't oversmart them
 
Half-century for Travis Head in Perth in 1st Test against India

Across his last eight innings against India, he averages 70.33.
 
Would be funny if he stays till the end and smashed a big double hundred to win it for Aussies. :asif
 
Highest S/R against IND in fourth innings of a Test match

98.19 - Vivian Richards, Delhi, 1987
88.59 - Mushfiqur Rahim, Chattogram, 2010
88.11 - Travis Head, Perth, 2024
87.50 - Desmond Haynes, Barbados, 1987

*Min. 100 balls faced
 
FearlessRoar said:
Highest S/R against IND in fourth innings of a Test match

98.19 - Vivian Richards, Delhi, 1987
88.59 - Mushfiqur Rahim, Chattogram, 2010
88.11 - Travis Head, Perth, 2024
87.50 - Desmond Haynes, Barbados, 1987

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Viv Richards :bow:
 
Travis Head scores another century against India. He likes India too much...

8th Test hundred
 
Leading the charge in D/N games.

Fastest 100s in DN Tests (balls faced)

111 T Head v Ind Adelaide 2024 (today)
112 T Head v Eng Hobart 2022
125 T Head v WI Adelaide 2022
139 J Root v WI Edgbaston 2017
140 Asad Shafiq v Aus Brisbane 2016
 
This guy scares me. A lot of respect for smashing our bowlers so consistently.
 
He’s punishing us for something we might have done to him in his previous birth. Sanatanis power a debt to the soul of Travis Head.
 
The ability to dominate attacks is what differentiates great players from good ones. Garry Sobers and Viv Richards were the pioneers of it.
 
There was a time when Indians used to turn off the television when Tendulkar used to get out.
Now, Indians turn off the television when they see Travis Head come out to bat.
 
Croma said:
There was a time when Indians used to turn off the television when Tendulkar used to get out.
Now, Indians turn off the television when they see Travis Head come out to bat.
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Zindabad buddy.
 
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Hitman said:
The ability to dominate attacks is what differentiates great players from good ones. Garry Sobers and Viv Richards were the pioneers of it.
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A player might average 59 at an SR of 45, yet I'll pick a player who averages 51 at an SR of 60 ahead of him anyday of the week. Kallis/Dravid and Ponting are perfect examples.
 
You know you're a threat when the opposition celebrates your wicket like it’s a match-winning moment.
 
Head stocks rising as Ponting makes comparison with Australian great

Travis Head is on the path to greatness according to Ricky Ponting, who sees similarities with one of his former teammates.

Ricky Ponting has compared Travis Head’s batting to that of ICC Hall of Famer Adam Gilchrist and thinks Head is well on his way to becoming an all-time great.

Ponting hailed Head’s bold batting approach and match-winning consistency when speaking with host Sanjana Ganesan on the most recent episode of The ICC Review.

Head produced a remarkable knock during the second Test of the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy series against India, where he was named Player of the Match after scoring a stunning 140 to help level the series at 1-1.

“He's on the way to being one of those (greats),” Ponting remarked.

“I don't think you can call him a great just yet. That's no knock on what he's doing because what he's doing has been spectacular. And a lot of the times, it's been when his team's needed him the most.”

Head has been a tormentor for India over the last 18 months, scoring a magnificent 163 in the ICC World Test Championship Final in 2023 and a match-winning 137 in the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup decider later that year.

Ponting highlighted Head’s knack of turning up when the stakes are high, pointing to his game-changing knocks against India, as well as his hundreds in Brisbane and Hobart against England in the most recent Ashes series Down Under.

"Think about the World Cup semi-final, the World Cup final, World Test Championship, Ashes in Australia a couple of years ago,” Ponting said. “Big moments are when Travis has found a way to stand up."

It’s why Ponting is comparing Head to his former teammate Gilchrist, who was famous for his aggressive strokeplay and for stepping up on the biggest stage when his team needed him most.

Gilchrist revolutionised cricket after his debut in 1996 with his swashbuckling batting and fearless approach at the crease, inspiring a generation of wicket-keeper-batters. He was a key cog in the Australian side in a decade when they were almost invincible in world cricket, winning three Cricket World Cups, and numerous other trophies.

“The obvious one is Gilly,” Ponting said. “The way that Head plays is in a very similar way to the way that Gilchrist played, albeit a couple of positions higher in the batting order. Gilly was a six or seven, and Travis is doing his damage at No.5.

“I love sitting back and watching him play. It’s quite refreshing to watch guys play that way. It doesn’t matter what the situation is, Travis is going to come out and play the same way, and I love that.”

Head’s 141-ball 140-run knock in Adelaide, according to Ponting, was another testament to his ability to shine under pressure. With India making a comeback after picking up two quick wickets, the match hung in the balance.

However, Head’s fearless batting turned the tide, guiding Australia from 101/3 towards a commanding total. “It's Travis's attitude that allows him to play the way that he's played,” Ponting said. “He's not scared of getting out. He doesn’t care about the negative result. He's only seeing the positive outcome in everything that he does.”

His Adelaide heroics moved Head up to No.5 in the latest ICC Men’s Test batting rankings.

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Travis Head has been nominated for the Sir Garfield Sobers Trophy for ICC Men’s Cricketer of the Year 2024

With 608 runs in 9 Tests and 539 runs in 15 T20Is, Head has shone as Australia’s big-match performer in both formats.

Is he your pick for the top honor?
 
BouncerGuy said:
Head stocks rising as Ponting makes comparison with Australian great

Travis Head is on the path to greatness according to Ricky Ponting, who sees similarities with one of his former teammates.

Ricky Ponting has compared Travis Head’s batting to that of ICC Hall of Famer Adam Gilchrist and thinks Head is well on his way to becoming an all-time great.

Ponting hailed Head’s bold batting approach and match-winning consistency when speaking with host Sanjana Ganesan on the most recent episode of The ICC Review.

Head produced a remarkable knock during the second Test of the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy series against India, where he was named Player of the Match after scoring a stunning 140 to help level the series at 1-1.

“He's on the way to being one of those (greats),” Ponting remarked.

“I don't think you can call him a great just yet. That's no knock on what he's doing because what he's doing has been spectacular. And a lot of the times, it's been when his team's needed him the most.”

Head has been a tormentor for India over the last 18 months, scoring a magnificent 163 in the ICC World Test Championship Final in 2023 and a match-winning 137 in the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup decider later that year.

Ponting highlighted Head’s knack of turning up when the stakes are high, pointing to his game-changing knocks against India, as well as his hundreds in Brisbane and Hobart against England in the most recent Ashes series Down Under.

"Think about the World Cup semi-final, the World Cup final, World Test Championship, Ashes in Australia a couple of years ago,” Ponting said. “Big moments are when Travis has found a way to stand up."

It’s why Ponting is comparing Head to his former teammate Gilchrist, who was famous for his aggressive strokeplay and for stepping up on the biggest stage when his team needed him most.

Gilchrist revolutionised cricket after his debut in 1996 with his swashbuckling batting and fearless approach at the crease, inspiring a generation of wicket-keeper-batters. He was a key cog in the Australian side in a decade when they were almost invincible in world cricket, winning three Cricket World Cups, and numerous other trophies.

“The obvious one is Gilly,” Ponting said. “The way that Head plays is in a very similar way to the way that Gilchrist played, albeit a couple of positions higher in the batting order. Gilly was a six or seven, and Travis is doing his damage at No.5.

“I love sitting back and watching him play. It’s quite refreshing to watch guys play that way. It doesn’t matter what the situation is, Travis is going to come out and play the same way, and I love that.”

Head’s 141-ball 140-run knock in Adelaide, according to Ponting, was another testament to his ability to shine under pressure. With India making a comeback after picking up two quick wickets, the match hung in the balance.

However, Head’s fearless batting turned the tide, guiding Australia from 101/3 towards a commanding total. “It's Travis's attitude that allows him to play the way that he's played,” Ponting said. “He's not scared of getting out. He doesn’t care about the negative result. He's only seeing the positive outcome in everything that he does.”

His Adelaide heroics moved Head up to No.5 in the latest ICC Men’s Test batting rankings.

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See right here, I was looking for this comment @Rana

I don't know why people have such a massive issue with me claiming Travis is in the class of gilly and Warner when the big boss man said it himself?

Travis is easily in the class of gilchrist however in tests he needs to improve his away record and he has the perfect opportunity to do that in sri lanka. Ik for a fact he'll be at his best vs sri lanka since he'll want to ensure Australia gets into WTC without any issues.

In odi the only issue is lack of time and lack of odi bi laterals series, but he can easily score a couple in CT and catchup.

That's why thr babar and riz comparisons are a joke. Claiming ba/riz > Travis keans you're claiming riz/ba > Gilly and Warner 🤣🤣
 
mominsaigol said:
See right here, I was looking for this comment @Rana

I don't know why people have such a massive issue with me claiming Travis is in the class of gilly and Warner when the big boss man said it himself?

Travis is easily in the class of gilchrist however in tests he needs to improve his away record and he has the perfect opportunity to do that in sri lanka. Ik for a fact he'll be at his best vs sri lanka since he'll want to ensure Australia gets into WTC without any issues.

In odi the only issue is lack of time and lack of odi bi laterals series, but he can easily score a couple in CT and catchup.

That's why thr babar and riz comparisons are a joke. Claiming ba/riz > Travis keans you're claiming riz/ba > Gilly and Warner 🤣🤣
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IMO Warner and Gilchrist were not as mad as Head when they got going. Head’s insanity when on a role is what defines his own identity.

I’m terms of batting style, all 3 were different.

Gilly is a stand tall kind of guy who hardly crouches or lifted his bat. Could stand and Bosch express pace not having to move an inch from his crease.

Warner is probably the most nimble and agile on his feet. He’s all about angles including raw power. He works out the bounce, variation and movement on a track very early to then calculate the approach of aggression, and the regions he wants to channel. Very much like an experienced hunter.

As for Head, his style is to not lean forward to pace when, rather lean back and draw power from a strong base that he forms due to his stance. You would see that’s the reason why he is very strong on the square and behind the wicket, and it’s criminal to bowl anything full to him as he’s already in a position to drive the ball straight.
 
Rana said:
IMO Warner and Gilchrist were not as mad as Head when they got going. Head’s insanity when on a role is what defines his own identity.

I’m terms of batting style, all 3 were different.

Gilly is a stand tall kind of guy who hardly crouches or lifted his bat. Could stand and Bosch express pace not having to move an inch from his crease.

Warner is probably the most nimble and agile on his feet. He’s all about angles including raw power. He works out the bounce, variation and movement on a track very early to then calculate the approach of aggression, and the regions he wants to channel. Very much like an experienced hunter.

As for Head, his style is to not lean forward to pace when, rather lean back and draw power from a strong base that he forms due to his stance. You would see that’s the reason why he is very strong on the square and behind the wicket, and it’s criminal to bowl anything full to him as he’s already in a position to drive the ball straight.
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I'm not saying that their identical. Their all their own separate brands. I'm saying their within the same class as one another.

Travis, Warner, Gilly belong to one tier which tbf is a tier below the likes of pointing, vuv and lara as odi batters.

However this tier is massively ahead of the likes of babar who belongs in the class of shai hope, latham, labu etc as odi batters.

And said tier is massively >>>> the likes of Rizwan who belongs in the same tier as bavuma(the odi batsmen), or imam etc etc.
 
This guy is unstoppable atm... Scored a 35 ball 50 in the 1st test against Sri Lanka and still not looking like he is gonna stop smashing.

Love his approach in all formats.
 
Many might average more than him, but few have the ability to demolish and rip to shred bowling attacks like he can.
 
Hitman said:
Many might average more than him, but few have the ability to demolish and rip to shred bowling attacks like he can.
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His avg will improve as a test opener. He'll up it to 45 and 46.

But he's never gonna be a 50 avg test batter. It's rare for all format batter to avg 50 in test cricket.
 
A 50 on a patta after getting one reprieve, good effort but won't last when SriLanka comes up with a better track which is more conducive to spin.
 
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