Nationality: Australia
Position: Batsman
Batting Style: Left Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Offbreak
Date of Birth: 1993-12-29 Age: 31
Travis Michael Head, the talented and aggressive left-handed batsman from Australia, has emerged as a promising cricketer with immense potential.
From a young age, it was evident that Head was destined for success in the cricketing world.
In 2011, at the tender age of 18, he made his debut in the Sheffield Shield, Australia's premier domestic cricket competition.
Over the years, Head established himself as a consistent contributor in the South Australia batting lineup.
Although he frequently scored in the nineties, a maiden century seemed elusive.
However, his regular performances and maturity on and off the field caught the attention of the selectors.
In February 2015, he was bestowed with the captaincy of the Redbacks, becoming the youngest captain in the history of South Australia at just 21 years old.
Head's leadership abilities had been apparent since his time as captain of the South Australia Under-19 team, leading them to victory in the 2012-13 Under-19 National Championship and also being named Player of the Championship.
His astute decision-making and calm demeanor under pressure impressed many seasoned cricket enthusiasts.
In the 2015-16 season, Head showcased his leadership skills by guiding South Australia to their first Sheffield Shield final in two decades.
He also displayed his batting prowess, amassing an impressive 721 runs at an average of 36.05.
These performances earned him recognition as one of the most promising cricketers in Australia.
In 2018, Head was rewarded for his outstanding domestic performances when he received his maiden Test call-up for Australia's tour of Pakistan in the UAE.
He seized the opportunity and played in 16 consecutive Test matches, scoring his first Test century against Sri Lanka in Canberra.
Despite missing the final match of the Ashes series, Head returned for the home season and notched his second Test century in the Boxing Day Test against New Zealand.
However, like any cricketing career, Head experienced ups and downs.
He was dropped from the team midway through the 2020-21 series against India.
Nevertheless, Head remained prolific at the domestic level, consistently delivering outstanding performances.
The following season, he made a strong comeback to the national team, earning a spot in the middle-order over experienced players like Usman Khawaja.
Head's remarkable comeback was highlighted by a thrilling, match-defining century in just 85 balls.
This innings showcased his explosive batting style and ability to turn the game around single-handedly.
In the final game in Hobart, he recorded another blistering hundred, securing the coveted Compton-Miller medal as the Player of the Series, despite missing the Sydney Test due to Covid.
Off the field, Head's dedication and professionalism are highly regarded.
He continuously demonstrates a hunger for success and strives to improve his skills with each game.
With a bright future ahead of him, the left-handed maestro will undoubtedly continue to make significant contributions to Australian cricket.
Travis Michael Head's journey from a young, talented left-handed batsman to an established cricketer has been both inspiring and commendable.
With his exceptional batting skills, strong leadership qualities, and relentless determination, he has become an integral part of the Australian cricket team and a force to be reckoned with in the international cricketing arena.
Batting Stats
| Format | Mat | Inns | NO | Runs | HS | Ave | BF | SR | 100s | 50s | 6s | 4s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FC | 44 | 64 | 6 | 2477 | 161 | 38.70 | 3475 | 71.28 | 7 | 11 | 25 | 299 |
| T20 | 60 | 60 | 3 | 1659 | 102 | 27.65 | 1084 | 153.04 | 1 | 12 | 77 | 176 |
| ODI | 62 | 59 | 6 | 2528 | 154 | 42.85 | 2274 | 111.17 | 7 | 14 | 70 | 292 |
| 4day | 21 | 39 | 2 | 1405 | 223 | 36.03 | 2213 | 63.49 | 4 | 4 | 15 | 173 |
| List A | 19 | 19 | 2 | 989 | 230 | 52.05 | 797 | 124.09 | 2 | 5 | 28 | 106 |
| T20I | 22 | 22 | 1 | 774 | 91 | 35.18 | 436 | 177.52 | 0 | 5 | 43 | 95 |
| Test | 5 | 10 | 0 | 362 | 77 | 36.20 | 509 | 71.12 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 52 |
Bowling Stats
| Format | Mat | Inns | Wkts | Runs | Overs | Ave | Econ | Wide | NoBall | 4w | 5w | 10w |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FC | 26 | 25 | 12 | 329 | 99.5 | 27.42 | 3.31 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| T20 | 28 | 14 | 5 | 194 | 22.4 | 38.80 | 8.66 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| ODI | 44 | 32 | 19 | 884 | 152.5 | 46.53 | 5.80 | 10 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 4day | 18 | 20 | 9 | 528 | 151.5 | 58.67 | 3.49 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| List A | 8 | 8 | 3 | 272 | 40 | 90.67 | 6.80 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| T20I | 1 | 1 | 0 | 17 | 2 | - | 8.50 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Test | 5 | 3 | 2 | 92 | 18 | 46.00 | 5.11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Last updated: 2025-04-17
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