Over the past year and a half, cricket fans have been treated to some spectacular performances from the top Test batters in the game. The longest format of the sport demands technique, temperament, patience, and character, and these batters have not only excelled at the crease but also entertained followers of the format.
Most of the top Test batters in the last 18 months come from Australia and England, indicating that both nations are playing high-quality Test cricket. One such player who has stood out is Travis Head, who has been a key member of the Australian Test squad since 2022.
Head had an average start during his team’s tour of Pakistan and Sri Lanka, failing to be among the runs. However, he shone during the West Indies’ tour of Australia, becoming the second-leading run-scorer in the tournament with 312 runs in three innings of two Tests.
The left-handed batter continued to impress against South Africa, amassing 213 runs with three half-centuries in four innings of three Tests. In the year 2022, Head scored 655 runs with two centuries and three fifties in 15 innings of 10 matches, becoming the fourth leading run-scorer for the Aussies.
In 2023, Head faced a tough India side in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2022-23. Nevertheless, he managed to score 235 runs in six innings of three Tests, making him the sixth leading run-scorer in the competition. His powerful knock of 163 in the first innings of the World Test Championship (WTC) final played a vital role in Australia’s emphatic 209-run victory over India.
Australia may have struggled against India in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2022-23, but Head’s performances prove that he is among the top Test batters in the game today. With his exceptional skills and consistent performances, Head is sure to remain a key member of the Australian Test squad for years to come.
