Indian spin bowler Ravichandran Ashwin has closely monitored Travis Head’s recent training videos to dissect the Australian opener’s game plan against India’s pace attack, particularly targeting Jasprit Bumrah and other bowlers. Head, who has emerged as a key player for Australia, has shown remarkable form, scoring a century in the recently concluded Test series against India. Ashwin underlined the importance of understanding Head’s technique and approach as exceptional, stating that he is ‘looking to counter that strategy effectively.’ Former Indian batting coach Vikram Banerjee and veteran player Cheteshwar Pujara have also weighed in, emphasizing the need for Team India to focus on Head’s strengths, particularly his aggressive yet calculated batting style. Pujara noted, ‘We need to exploit his weaknesses, especially in the first few overs when he is still settling in.’ The Boxing Day Test, a highly anticipated match, is set to take place at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, where conditions are expected to favor fast bowlers. Both teams are gearing up for what seems to be an exciting showdown that could impact the outcome of the series significantly.
