Australian batsman Travis Head has been the most successful batsman in the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy. The middle-order batsman has been in brilliant form throughout the series so far and continues to give sleepless nights to the Indian bowlers.

While the other Australian batsmen have struggled against India’s bowling spearhead Jasprit Bumrah, Head has successfully tackled this threat with his aggression and skills. Former Australian batsman Greg Chappell has revealed the success mantra that has brought Travis Head success so far.

Chappell feels Head’s ability to counter Bumrah and treat him like any other bowler has given him tremendous success so far. Chappell praised Head’s proactive mentality and fearless approach which makes him the best batsman of the series in the first three Tests.

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Greg Chappell praises Travis Head’s ‘fearless approach’ against Jasprit Bumrah

While writing for his column in the Sydney Morning Herald, Greg Chappell revealed the reason why Travis Head succeeded against Jasprit Bumrah when the other batsmen struggled. Chappell claimed that Head has treated Bumrah like any other bowler and bowled him with intent, which has also disrupted Bumrah’s pace.

“(Travis) Head’s performances against Jasprit Bumrah in this series exemplify his fearless approach. While most batsmen struggle to survive Bumrah’s unorthodox action, fast pace and relentless precision, Head has treated him like any other bowler,” Chappell wrote.

“By playing with intent and looking to score on Bumrah, Head not only nullified his threat but disrupted his rhythm. His ability to play short deliveries with authority and deliver fuller deliveries with precision has been remarkable, underlining the strides he has made “. he added.

Travis Head’s impressive numbers against Jasprit Bumrah

Travis Head has scored 409 runs in three Tests so far at an average of 81.80 with two hundred and one fifties. Interestingly, he has scored all his runs at an incredible strike rate of 94.23.

While Bumrah has taken 21 wickets in three Tests and caused problems for almost every Australian batsman so far, he has an average record against Head. The Australian star scored 83 runs against Bumrah at a strike rate of 91.2 and has only been dismissed twice so far.

Will Travis Head become Australia’s next captain? Greg Chappell responds

Praising Travis Head further, Greg Chappell even called for him to be the next Australian captain after Pat Cummins. He called Head the most improved batsman across all formats in the last three years and even claimed that his aggressive style reflects the Australian style.

“I think Travis (Head) is the most improved batsman in world cricket in the last three years and in doing so, he has reaffirmed his favoritism to be the next Australian captain. As it stands, Travis exemplifies the Australian way of batting,” said the former India head coach.

Travis Head has played numerous big shots over the last two years. He scored a hundred in the 2023 World Test Championship (WTC) final against India to lead Australia to a memorable title victory. Head scored 163 off 174 balls in the final and also won the Player of the Match award.

The left-hander did not stop there and scored a brilliant hundred in the final of the 2023 ODI World Cup, also against India. He scored 137 off 120 balls in the summit clash and hit 15 fours and 4 sixes to lead Australia to win the title over the home favorites.