Forward of the third Take a look at of the continuing Border-Gavaskar Trophy in opposition to Australia on the Gabba, ICC Corridor of Famer Ricky Ponting lavished reward on left-handed batter Travis Head, evaluating him to former cricketer Adam Gilchrist. Ponting counseled Head’s daring batting method and match-winning consistency throughout his dialog with host Sanjana Ganesan on the newest episode of The ICC Evaluate. Head delivered a outstanding efficiency within the second Take a look at of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy collection in opposition to India, incomes the Participant of the Match award for his beautiful 140, which helped stage the collection at 1-1.
“He is on the best way to being a type of [greats]. I do not assume you’ll be able to name him a fantastic simply but. That is no knock on what he is doing, as a result of what he is doing has been spectacular. And plenty of the time, it has been when his group has wanted him essentially the most,” Ponting remarked, as quoted by the ICC.
Over the previous 18 months, Head has been a formidable opponent for India, together with his magnificent 163 within the ICC World Take a look at Championship Closing in 2023 and his match-winning 137 within the ICC Males’s Cricket World Cup decider later that yr.
Ponting highlighted Head’s knack for performing in high-pressure conditions, referencing his essential knocks in opposition to India, in addition to his centuries in Brisbane and Hobart throughout the latest Ashes collection in Australia.
“Take into consideration the World Cup semi-final, the World Cup remaining, World Take a look at Championship, Ashes in Australia a few years in the past. Massive moments are when Travis has discovered a approach to rise up,” Ponting mentioned.
Ponting in contrast Head to his former teammate Gilchrist, famend for his aggressive strokeplay and skill to rise to the event when his group wanted him most.
Gilchrist revolutionised cricket along with his swashbuckling batting and fearless method on the crease after his debut in 1996. He impressed a era of wicket-keeper-batters and was a key participant within the dominant Australian facet that gained three Cricket World Cups and quite a few different trophies throughout their golden period.
“The plain one is Gilly. The best way that Head performs is similar to the best way Gilchrist performed, albeit a few positions greater within the batting order. Gilly batted at six or seven, and Travis is doing his harm at No.5. I like sitting again and watching him play. It is fairly refreshing to see somebody play that means. It would not matter what the state of affairs is; Travis goes to return out and play the identical means, and I like that,” Ponting mentioned.
Ponting additionally mirrored on Head’s 141-ball 140-run innings in Adelaide, which showcased his means to thrive below strain. With India clawing their means again into the match by taking two fast wickets, Head’s fearless batting shifted the momentum, steering Australia from 101/3 to a commanding complete.
“It is Travis’s perspective that permits him to play the best way he does,” Ponting mentioned. “He isn’t petrified of getting out. He would not fear a few unfavorable consequence. He solely sees the constructive final result in every part he does.”
Head’s heroics in Adelaide have propelled him to No.5 within the newest ICC Males’s Take a look at batting rankings.
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