Last Update on: June 11th, 2023 at 06:22 pm
Australian batter Travis Head opened up about his match-winning performance in the ICC World Test Championship (WTC) Final against India at The Oval, England. He said that he was tested throughout the innings but he was confident and he’s glad that it paid off.
Travis Head was the chief architect behind Australia’s massive win in the final of the World Test Championship. He set the tone for his side with his blistering knock that took the game away from India right in the first innings on Day 1 itself.
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After being asked to bat first, Australia were tottering at 76/3 and when the chips were down, Travis Head stood tall and played a magnificent knock. He took the attack to the Indian bowlers and put them under immense pressure with his counter-attacking innings.
Travis Head stitched 285 runs partnership with Steve Smith (121) and made sure that their side posted a gigantic total of 469 runs on the board. The southpaw ended with the knock of 163 runs off 174 balls and then followed it up with quick-fire 18 runs in the second innings that helped Australia set the massive target of 444 runs and eventually win the game by 209 runs.
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Travis Head said that he always wanted to keep his approach proactive. He also opened up about his partnership with Steve Smith. Speaking during the post-match presentation after winning the Player of the Match Award, he said:
“Lot of hard work over the two years. It’s been nice. That’s been the approach for two years (positive approach with the bat). Said through the week that I want to be able to be proactive. I was tested throughout the innings. It was nice to be out there for a period of time with Smudge. Amazing week.
“Amazing Test from him and what we’ve come to expect (from him) here in England. Hope it’s a big couple of months from him. And I’ve always said that it feels like all the plans go to him, all the attention he draws, and I can just go about my work. Nice to spend some time out with him.”
WTC Final: “I’ve bedded down somewhat of a blueprint,” says Travis Head
Travis Head further went on to say that he was confident about going and expressing himself. He is hopeful to contribute to the Ashes 2023. He explained:
“I’ve always had the confidence. It’s about going out there and expressing that. It took me some time and everyone goes through that. I’ve always been open to change, open to learning. I’ve bedded down somewhat of a blueprint. It’s not always going to work.
It’s nice to work that out in such a big game and hopefully continues in the next couple of months. Lot of what-ifs going to bed last night. We’ve come across such moments through the two years where we’ve had to grind it out. Were able to do that again today.”
In reply to Australia’s 469 runs, India had a poor outing as they managed 296 runs with Ajinkya Rahane (89), Shardul Thakur (51), and Ravindra Jadeja (48) making contributions. Australia then batted staggering well in the second innings and extended their lead to 173 runs, setting India a target of 444 runs.
The Rohit Sharma-led then started well but they failed to step up once again under pressure. They were bowled out for just 234 runs to suffer another loss in ICC knockouts.
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