Shock Move as Australia Drops Key Batsman for Domestic Games
Australia has taken a shocking move in the middle of the T20I series against India. The team has dropped their star batsman, Travis Head, for the remainder of the series. He has now been sent to play Sheffield Shield matches, which are scheduled for the next few days.
Australia has taken a shocking move in the middle of the T20I series against India. The team has dropped their star batsman, Travis Head, for the remainder of the series. He has now been sent to play Sheffield Shield matches, which are scheduled for the next few days.
The India tour of Australia is providing fans with a thriller T20I series, which is levelled at 1-1. At this point, both teams are eager to give their best to the line-up and win the remaining two games of the series. But at the same time, Australia has made a shocking move by dropping their key batsman of the series.
Travis Head has been dropped by the team for the last two T20I games. Instead, he has been sent back to domestic cricket, to play and focus more on the Test format, as Australia prepares for the Ashes. Fans will be able to see Travis Head play for South Australia in the next round of the Sheffield Shield.
1. Head’s Tough Time vs India
Travis Head has been known as a batsman who has troubled India. He was the major reason why Australia won the 2023 World Test Championship final and also the 2023 World Cup final. But now it seems that he has not been able to find his spark against the Indian team since then.
Travis Head in the T20I Series vs India:
- First T20I: Did Not Bat
- Second T20I: 28 (15)
- Third T20I: 6 (4)
Travis Head was also not able to perform well for the team in the ODI series against India. Still, Australia ended up winning the same. Now, in the case of the T20I series, his form has been a concern for the selectors and fans. Due to this reason, Cricket Australia decided it would be best for Head to focus more on the Ashes, which is set to take place from November 21.
2. Travis Returns to Sheffield Shield
Travis Head will be making his return to the first-class format with the upcoming round of the Sheffield Shield. The next round of the tournament is all set to commence from 10 November, as South Australia will be going against Tasmania in the upcoming match. With Head joining the team, it will be beneficial for their top order.
Travis Head in First Class Cricket:
- Innings: 308
- Not Out: 18
- Runs: 11619
- Average: 40.06
- Strike Rate: 63.46
- 100s: 24
- 50s: 64
It can be seen that Travis Head holds some phenomenal stats in first-class cricket. Coming back to the same in the next round of the Sheffield Shield would be the right time for Head to bring up his comeback ahead of The Ashes. He will be playing with the likes of Nathan Sweeney, Jason Sangha, and a lot more to help South Australia
Fans will also be excited to watch this clash in the Sheffield Shield, as Travis Head faces some of the best domestic bowlers. He will be going against Riley Meredith, Beau Webster, Nikhil Chaudhary, and even Gabe Bell, who will be eager to give their best against him.
3. Travis Head vs England
Travis Head will be eager to perform well for the team in the Ashes. Since it will be taking place in Australia, it comes as a benefit for the top-order batsman to dominate the English bowlers. Travis Head has been known for his striking ability even in the Test format, which he will be using against England.
Travis Head in The Ashes:
- Innings: 24
- Not Out: 1
- Runs: 910
- Average: 39.56
- Strike Rate: 69.20
- 100s: 2
- 50s: 5
It can be seen that Travis Head holds the ability to dominate the English bowlers with ease. And this time, he is looking forward to regaining his form ahead of the Ashes, which might help him to score well. His strike rate remains close to 75 this year in the Test format, proving to be aggressive even in the longest format of the game.
Travis Head in Tests in Australia:
- Innings: 49
- Not Out: 3
- Runs: 2370
- Average: 51.52
- Strike Rate: 69.84
- 100s: 8
- 50s: 11
With this, it can be seen that going against Travis Head in Australia would be a drawback for England in the upcoming Ashes. Now, with Travis Head returning to the Sheffield Shield, he is all set to gear up for the Ashes and perform well against England.
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