Ashwin Highlights Travis Head`s Clever Ploy

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Ashwin Highlights Travis Head`s Clever Ploy

Ravichandran Ashwin, widely regarded as one of the astute tacticians and sharpest readers of the game, has been actively sharing his insights on social media since his retirement from international cricket. On December 25, 2024, Ashwin highlighted a clever ploy by Australian batter Travis Head to counter Indian pacers ahead of the fourth Test in Melbourne.

Travis Head has been a major thorn in India's side throughout the series, playing pivotal knocks, including two centuries. His blistering form was crucial in Australia's series-levelling victory in Adelaide earlier this month. However, Head has been dismissed multiple times in the series by fast bowlers bowling from around the wicket, with both Harshit Rana and Jasprit Bumrah finding success with this strategy.

Ashwin observed that Head, in his batting practice, seemed to guard his off-stump to ensure he cleared a higher area around the off-stump to negate the round-the-wicket threat. This tactical adjustment has been instrumental in Head's success, as he has managed to stay ahead of the Indian bowlers despite their best efforts.

Despite an injury scare ahead of the fourth Test, Travis Head has been declared fit to play by Australian captain Pat Cummins. `Trav's good to go, he'll play. He just ticked off some final things today and yesterday. But no worries about injury with Trav. He'll go into the game fully fit,` Cummins confirmed.

The Australian team is looking to capitalize on the momentum following their win in Adelaide. With Travis Head leading the run-scoring charts, Australia is optimistic about their chances in the upcoming match.

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