Australia national cricket team batsman Travis Head has provided an update on his groin injury and his availability for the upcoming Test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. He mentioned that he is sore but will be ready for the next match of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25.
The Australian national cricket team faced a major injury on day 5 of the third test against the Indian national cricket team. In-form batsman Travis Head suffered a groin injury and his availability for the next game looked in jeopardy, especially with the way he was walking.
Travis Head plays a huge innings of 152 runs at Gabba and helps Australia register a total of 445 runs.
This could have been huge in the context of the series, especially with Travis Head as the Australian National Cricket Team’s leading batsman. The batsman has been the main reason why his team dominated the series as he has taken his game to the next level.
Head, who wrapped up a magnificent century at Adelaide, followed it up with another ton at the Gabba. The bat played a brutal innings of 152 runs and took the game away from the opposition, allowing his team to score a massive total of 445 runs.
I’m happy to contribute. It’s good to get some runs and get ready in the first innings – Travis Head
Head, who won the Man of the Match award at the Gabba, spoke about his innings and said he was happy to contribute to his team. He also expressed his happiness with the way he has been batting in the series. Speaking after the match, he explained:
“To be honest, I feel like I batted quite a while ago. I’m happy to contribute. It’s good to get some runs and set ourselves up in the first innings. It was a challenging wicket but I worked the gears well and I was glad I was able to overcome and set up. the team. I was trying to sum up the conditions, I feel I have done well in this series so far, very happy with the pace I am batting with.”
It only hurts a little but should be fine – Travis Head on his availability for the upcoming Test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground
Travis Head also spoke about his association with Steve Smith, who also scored a century, and said that he feels confident batting right-handed. When talking about his injury, he confirmed that he would be ready for the next game. He added:
“The communication was quite relaxed, I feel like he (Smith) was in great rhythm, it gives me great confidence batting with him, it was a good partnership, I really enjoyed it. When I go out for the first time, I try to face different challenges and solve different “Just a little sore, but he should be fine (before the next game).”
Travis Head would be keen to maintain his form with the bat in the upcoming series. With the series tied 1-1, the next game will be important for both teams. The match will be played at MCG from December 26.
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