Australia’s star batter and India’s tormentor, Travis Head, shared a heart-warming picture of his newborn son, Harrison. Taking to his Instagram story, Head captioned the photo “Harrison’s first smile,” delighting fans with an adorable glimpse of his baby boy. Head and his wife, Jessica Davies, welcomed Harrison in November this year. The Aussie cricketer seems to be enjoying some quality family time as the holiday season unfolds. He is expected to return to action in the Boxing Day Test against India, scheduled to start on December 26 at the Melbourne Cricket Ground.
On December 7, Head dedicated his sensational Adelaide century to Harrison. Scoring a fantastic hundred at his home ground, the southpaw celebrated his milestone in the presence of his wife and kids. Head has been in sublime form, following his Adelaide heroics with a stunning 152-run knock in Brisbane. After three matches in the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy, he leads the run charts with 409 runs at an average of 81.80 and a strike rate of 94.23, including two centuries and a fifty.
Travis Head’s Instagram story
Head’s record vs India
While concerns arose over a groin injury during the third Test at Gabba, Head assured fans of his fitness for the fourth Test. “Very pleased with the way I am batting at the moment. Just a little sore, but I should be fine,” said Head after winning the Player of the Match award in the drawn Brisbane Test.
Shastri, who served as India men’s head coach from 2017 to 2021, referred to Head’s “new surname” to describe the form the Australian batter is in.
“Because his new surname is Travis Head’ache’. They are looking for balms in India. For foot problems, ankle problems (and) even a headache, they are looking for a balm. He is ideal for that,” Shastri said on The ICC Review.
Shastri said that Head has upped his game over the last three years and has transformed himself into someone who is hard to contain.
“I think he is very smart. From what I saw of him three years ago, he has improved immensely. Especially with the way he plays the short ball. He prepared to leave it. He has learned to leave it well at times,” Shastri said.
“I think he is very smart. From what I saw of him three years ago, he has improved immensely. Especially with the way he plays the short ball. He prepared to leave it. He has learned to leave it well at times,” Shastri said.
“He picks up length very well. That’s one of his great strengths. And he has a flashing blade for the offside. So he’s a hard man to contain. And he’s in the form of his life,” Shastri added.
