Australia’s cricket legend Ricky Ponting, captain of the 2003 World Cup-winning team, expressed his admiration for Travis Head’s exceptional skills, hailing him as one of the world’s premier all-format players. Head’s impressive left-handed batting style, especially during his exhilarating knock of 137 against India, left Ponting impressed. In an interview with Sky Sports, Ponting remarked:

“Travis is emerging as one of the three or four best all-format players in the world.”

Australia’s skipper, Pat Cummins, commended Travis Head’s fearless approach, praising his ability to apply pressure on opponents. In order to win the tournament, Cummins stressed the value of taking chances. Cummins claims that Head, who plays with a smile and puts pressure on the opponent, epitomizes the kind of mentality he looks for in a cricket squad. Cummins expressed his joy for Head’s success, stating,

“He takes the game on, he plays with a smile, he just puts the pressure right back onto the opposition, and he’s just great fun to be around.”

In the most recent ODI match, India posted a score of 240 in 50 overs, with key contributions from Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, and KL Rahul. Australia’s bowlers, especially Mitchell Starc, proved just how good they are; Cummins and Hazlewood also put on impressive shows. Chasing 241, India initially had the Australians at 47/3, but Travis Head’s outstanding 137 and Marnus Labuschagne’s 58 guided Australia to a convincing six-wicket victory.

With the ODI series concluded, the World Cup finalists are gearing up for a thrilling five-match T20I series, set to kick off in Visakhapatnam on Thursday.