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Travis Head Shines in Career-Best Form During Border-Gavaskar Trophy

The Australian batter has scored 409 runs in three Tests, becoming a critical player for his team as the series stands at 1-1.

  • Travis Head has scored 409 runs in five innings at an average of 81.80, including two centuries and a fifty, making him the top scorer of the series so far.
  • Former India coach Ravi Shastri praised Head's improved technique, particularly his ability to handle short balls effectively.
  • Head's resurgence follows a career turnaround after being dropped during the 2020 Boxing Day Test and struggling in domestic cricket before refining his aggressive approach.
  • The ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy series is tied at 1-1, with Head's performances playing a pivotal role in Australia's competitiveness despite struggles in the top order.
  • Australia has made squad adjustments for the upcoming fourth Test, with Sam Konstas replacing Nathan McSweeney and Scott Boland likely stepping in for the injured Josh Hazlewood.
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