Travis Head, Australia’s explosive left-handed batter, has reflected on his unique dynamic with Indian cricket fans, stating that their reactions—whether admiration or criticism—no longer fuel his motivation. Head has become a familiar figure in India’s recent heartbreaks, playing match-winning roles in the World Test Championship (WTC) 2023 final and the ODI World Cup 2023 final.
Most recently, he dominated the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25 in Australia, finishing as the leading run-scorer and instrumental in Australia’s 3-1 series victory. Given his consistent performances against India, Head has been at the center of intense discussions on social media. However, he remains unfazed by the chatter.
“I take it as it comes. India has a massive cricket following, and I’ve just been fortunate to play well in a couple of games. Some of the social media banter is quite funny, especially the way people discuss Australia vs India. But it doesn’t spur me on any more than usual—I just go out there, enjoy my game, and try to perform well,” Travis Head told News18.
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Despite India’s struggles against Head in key tournaments, the Australian southpaw acknowledged that the competitive rivalry works both ways.
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“I’ve been in situations against India quite a lot in the past 18 months and have performed well, but they’ve also played brilliantly against us. So, I definitely feel that connection with the fans,” he added.
While Head’s heroics against India have made him a talking point, his current form in IPL 2025 is keeping him in the limelight. The Sunrisers Hyderabad batter has already amassed 136 runs from three innings, boasting an impressive strike rate of 191.54.
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Travis Head announced his arrival with a blistering 67 off 31 balls in SRH’s season opener against Rajasthan Royals and followed it up with a crucial 47 off 28 balls against Lucknow Super Giants. As SRH prepares for their upcoming fixture against Kolkata Knight Riders, Head will look to continue his red-hot form and help his team bounce back to winning ways. Given his current momentum, Indian fans will likely have more to say about him in the coming weeks.
