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Australia’s Travis Head celebrates reaching his century against India at the Oval while Steve Smith (right) applauds his teammate. Photograph: Tom Jenkins/The Guardian Australia’s Travis Head celebrates reaching his century against India at the Oval while Steve Smith (right) applauds his teammate. Photograph: Tom Jenkins/The Guardian As Travis Head jogged down the wicket to complete his 100th run, Steve Smith raised a gloved hand for a congratulatory high-five. It was just about the only thing Head failed to make clean contact with all day, flicking mainly fingers as the batters crossed. Some of the fielders might have been tempted to flick a few fingers in his direction as well, Head having arrived at the crease with India dominant before powerfully, remorselessly, turning the flow of the game in Australia’s favour and hauling them A few hours earlier India had won the toss – greeted by a partisan crowd as if the Beatles had just walked on stage at Shea Stadium – and chosen to suffer. At that point it was cold and cloudy, and they had perhaps noticed that on both occasions Surrey won the toss at the Oval in the County Championship this year they had elected to field. For as long as those conditions lasted they could expect to prosper, but in the end they had only an hour. Read more It would not be as profitable as they had hoped, but it was fabulously compelling, Mohammed Shami and Mohammed Siraj performing a sustained, aggressive examination of Australia’s top order. Usm...

Australian batsman The left-hander arrived at the crease with the Aussies' first innings in the balance at 3/76, but never looked as though he felt any pressure as he settled into his groove and played a trademark counter-attacking knock. Head finished the day's play with an unbeaten 146* from just 156 balls, blasting 22 boundaries and one maximum, partnering with The 29-year-old has never been able to conquer UK soil with a century throughout his career, but he put Ben Stokes, Brendon McCullum and the entire England team on notice in London. Travis Head's technical changes result in powerful display Speaking to the media after the opening day of play, Head opened up on the changes to his technique leading to a consistent run in the Test lineup, and his desire to cement himself as a player who can perform in any conditions. “Technically I have made those changes, not just for England, but for all around [the world]," he said. "There are certain parts of your game that you adapt in each condition that you go to, but the foundations that are set and my technique have certainly changed a lot since 2019. "I’ve felt like coming here, I was in a better place – but you can never guarantee anything. It’s nice to prepare well and have the last couple of weeks over here… it’s a nice start to a summer. "I know certain decisions haven't gone my way in the past, but I felt like I've got a fair bit to contribute to this team and valued within the team. "That doesn't always guarantee pla...

"It honestly doesn't faze me. Very privileged to be where I am and do what I do. We've got a very strong squad of guys, selection isn't always going to go your way, it hasn't in the past, that's out of my control. All I can do is be as consistent as I can be on the field, [and] off the field enjoy myself," Head was quoted by ESPNCricinfo.

A talented, aggressive left-hand batter earmarked for big things at a young age, Travis Head earned his first call-up to Australia's squad at the age of 22 for a series of T20Is against India in early 2016 and it was initially the white-ball game where he established himself before Test cricket took over following a debut in 2018. He had made his Sheffield Shield debut at the age of 18 in the 2011-12 season and over the next few summers he established his place in the South Australia batting line-up and was a consistent contributor, though a maiden century proved elusive despite his regular scores in the nineties. In February 2015, Head was named captain of the Redbacks and at 21 became the state's youngest captain of all time. He had been viewed as a future leader ever since he captained South Australia to the Under-19 National Championship title in 2012-13 and was named Player of the Championship. As captain of South Australia he showed maturity beyond his years, and in 2015-16 steered them to their first Sheffield Shield final in 20 years, along the way scoring 721 runs himself at an average of 36.05. In 2018 he earned his first Test call-up of part of a new look Australia side which faced Pakistan in the UAE. He played 16 consecutive Tests, scoring a maiden hundred against Sri Lanka in Canberra, before missing the final match of the Ashes series but returned for the home season and notched a second ton in the Boxing Day Test against New Zealand. He was dropped again mi...

• Test debut(cap 7 October 2018v Last Test 7 June 2023v ODI debut(cap 13 June 2016v Last ODI 22 March 2023v ODI shirt no. 62 T20I debut(cap 26 January 2016v Last T20I 5 April 2022v T20I shirt no. 62 Domestic team information Years Team 2011/12–present 2012/13–present 2016–2017 2016 2018 2021 Career statistics Competition Matches 37 54 149 127 Runs scored 2,542 1,912 10,158 4,960 47.07 40.68 41.12 43.13 100s/50s 6/13 3/14 21/57 12/26 Top score 175 152 223 230 437 843 6,013 1,608 7 14 61 26 34.57 58.42 62.37 62.34 0 0 0 0 10 wickets in match 0 0 0 0 Best bowling 4/10 2/22 4/10 2/9 Catches/ 16/– 14/– 67/– 39/– From Head went on to play 18 under-19 Head remained a regular selection for the In the early part of Head's career, he struggled to reach his maiden first-class South Australian captaincy and international career (2015–present) [ ] Limited-overs debut (2015–2016) [ ] In February 2015, Head was named to replace Head's form was rewarded by national selectors when he was included in Australia's squad for Head was brought into Australia's Opening stint and Champions Trophy (2016–2017) [ ] As Head was part of Australia's squad for their When limited overs opener Head started the When List A cricket (2021) [ ] In October 2021, Head made his second double century (230 off 127 deliveries), against Queensland in Test cricket (2018–present) [ ] Head was included in the squad for the In February 2022, Head was included in the 18-man squad to tour Head was included in Australian sq...

Australian batsman The left-hander arrived at the crease with the Aussies' first innings in the balance at 3/76, but never looked as though he felt any pressure as he settled into his groove and played a trademark counter-attacking knock. Head finished the day's play with an unbeaten 146* from just 156 balls, blasting 22 boundaries and one maximum, partnering with The 29-year-old has never been able to conquer UK soil with a century throughout his career, but he put Ben Stokes, Brendon McCullum and the entire England team on notice in London. Travis Head's technical changes result in powerful display Speaking to the media after the opening day of play, Head opened up on the changes to his technique leading to a consistent run in the Test lineup, and his desire to cement himself as a player who can perform in any conditions. “Technically I have made those changes, not just for England, but for all around [the world]," he said. "There are certain parts of your game that you adapt in each condition that you go to, but the foundations that are set and my technique have certainly changed a lot since 2019. "I’ve felt like coming here, I was in a better place – but you can never guarantee anything. It’s nice to prepare well and have the last couple of weeks over here… it’s a nice start to a summer. "I know certain decisions haven't gone my way in the past, but I felt like I've got a fair bit to contribute to this team and valued within the team. "That doesn't always guarantee pla...

Australia’s Travis Head celebrates reaching his century against India at the Oval while Steve Smith (right) applauds his teammate. Photograph: Tom Jenkins/The Guardian Australia’s Travis Head celebrates reaching his century against India at the Oval while Steve Smith (right) applauds his teammate. Photograph: Tom Jenkins/The Guardian As Travis Head jogged down the wicket to complete his 100th run, Steve Smith raised a gloved hand for a congratulatory high-five. It was just about the only thing Head failed to make clean contact with all day, flicking mainly fingers as the batters crossed. Some of the fielders might have been tempted to flick a few fingers in his direction as well, Head having arrived at the crease with India dominant before powerfully, remorselessly, turning the flow of the game in Australia’s favour and hauling them A few hours earlier India had won the toss – greeted by a partisan crowd as if the Beatles had just walked on stage at Shea Stadium – and chosen to suffer. At that point it was cold and cloudy, and they had perhaps noticed that on both occasions Surrey won the toss at the Oval in the County Championship this year they had elected to field. For as long as those conditions lasted they could expect to prosper, but in the end they had only an hour. Read more It would not be as profitable as they had hoped, but it was fabulously compelling, Mohammed Shami and Mohammed Siraj performing a sustained, aggressive examination of Australia’s top order. Usm...

A talented, aggressive left-hand batter earmarked for big things at a young age, Travis Head earned his first call-up to Australia's squad at the age of 22 for a series of T20Is against India in early 2016 and it was initially the white-ball game where he established himself before Test cricket took over following a debut in 2018. He had made his Sheffield Shield debut at the age of 18 in the 2011-12 season and over the next few summers he established his place in the South Australia batting line-up and was a consistent contributor, though a maiden century proved elusive despite his regular scores in the nineties. In February 2015, Head was named captain of the Redbacks and at 21 became the state's youngest captain of all time. He had been viewed as a future leader ever since he captained South Australia to the Under-19 National Championship title in 2012-13 and was named Player of the Championship. As captain of South Australia he showed maturity beyond his years, and in 2015-16 steered them to their first Sheffield Shield final in 20 years, along the way scoring 721 runs himself at an average of 36.05. In 2018 he earned his first Test call-up of part of a new look Australia side which faced Pakistan in the UAE. He played 16 consecutive Tests, scoring a maiden hundred against Sri Lanka in Canberra, before missing the final match of the Ashes series but returned for the home season and notched a second ton in the Boxing Day Test against New Zealand. He was dropped again mi...

The Australian Digital Subscription costs $4 charged for the first 4 weeks, then $40 charged every 4 weeks. Renewals occur unless cancelled as per full Terms and Conditions. Each payment, once made, is non-refundable, subject to law. Not in conjunction with any other offer. New customers only. Prices after the introductory pricing period may be varied as per full Terms and Conditions. See Subscribe • Full access to The Australian website and app • Full digital access to The Wall Street Journal • Exclusive subscriber only newsletters and early access to tomorrow’s front pages • Subscriber only newsletters and briefings • The Australian Plus member benefits program • No lock-in contract The Australian Digital 12 Month Plan costs $364 (min. cost) for the first 12 months, charged as $28 every 4 weeks. This automatically renews to be charged as $28 (min. cost) every 4 weeks unless cancelled as per full Terms and Conditions. No cancellations during the first 12 months. Each payment, once made, is non-refundable, subject to law. A valid active email address and Australian mobile phone number are required for account set up. Not in conjunction with any other offer. Prices after the first 12 months may be varied as per full Terms and Conditions.See Subscribe • Save 24% when you lock in for the first 12 months when compared to the offer on the left • Full access to The Australian website and app • Read Today’s paper online and enjoy the best in magazines and liftouts • Exclusive off...