India great Ravi Shastri breaks down Travis Head's exceptional run during the ongoing Border-Gavaskar series. Having played starring roles in India's defeats in the 2023 ICC World Test Championship Final and the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup Final later that year, Head has continued to pile on the runs against India in the current Test series. While he was dismissed for just 11 in his first innings of the series, Head went on to hit 89, 140 and 152 in his next three outings.
Given Head's form, former India coach Shastri jokingly conferred a new nickname for him when speaking with host Sanjana Ganesan on the most recent episode of The ICC Review. "Because his new surname is Travis Head'ache'," Shastri said. "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." WATCH: Travis Head the hero with critical century - POTM Highlights | WTC23 Final Travis Head the hero with critical century - POTM Highlights | WTC23 Final Player of the Match: Australia batter Travis Head earned the POTM award following his decisive 163 runs in the first innings of the ICC World Test Championship Final 2023 against India Breaking down the Head phenomenon, Shastri saw the batter's improved short-ball game as a big reason behind his success.
"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.
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