Travis Head’s ability to judge short balls very quickly is behind the Australian batsman’s phenomenal success in the ongoing Border vs Gavaskar series, feels former Indian cricketer Ravi Shastri. However, he added lightly that the visitors wanted some sedation for the match. headache’. Head was dismissed for 11 runs in the first innings of the series, but went on to score 89, 140 and 152 in the next three matches. He played a central role in the pink-ball Test, which Australia won by 10 wickets and tied the five-match series at 1-1.
“I think he (Head) is very smart. He’s improved a lot since I saw him three years ago, especially the way he plays short balls. He’s ready to leave the ball. He has learned to leave the ball well,” Shastri said in the ICC review.
The former India coach added that Head has the ability to quickly judge the line and length of the ball, which gives him time to play the right stroke.
“If you take a short shot, angled into the armpit or something, it’s not always going to be a big shot. He’s ready to either go for it or go for the big shot. And if it’s a mid-range shot, If it’s middle, off, he hits the ball in front of the ‘square as well,” Shastri said.
Indian legend further said that when singing, the head is difficult to stop.
“He has a very good sense of length, which is one of his big strengths, and he has a sharp edge to get offside. On a lighter note, India is looking for a “headache” balm called Travis, Shastri said.
“His new last name is Travis Head Ash,” Shastri said.
“They’re looking for a balm in India. They’re looking for a balm for foot problems, ankle problems and even headaches. He’s ideal in that regard.” Jasprit Bumrah said almost every Australian Head was an exception, playing the Indian quick with elan.
Despite other Australian batsmen struggling, Head scored 83 runs off 91 balls against Bumrah, who averaged 10.9 wickets in the series and has 21 wickets.
“We all knew he was dangerous but in that first shot, he flicked Jasprit Bumrah and it was a cover drive off the front foot. , it was a good shot, a decent shot. That told me, ‘This is a player who is in top form,”’ Shastri said.
The cricketer-turned-commentator said Head’s batting ability gave an insight into his organized mind.
“He just kept showing that (clear thinking). And the thing about him is, no, he’s very clear in his thinking. There’s no cloudy thinking. It’s very clear. This is my strength.”
“That’s the way I’m going to play. Yes, I’m going to watch the game. I might shift from fourth gear to third gear. But once I wake up, I’m always going to be in third and fourth gear. Dew,” added Shastri.
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