Travis Head’s Record: Four Century Under Rohit Sharma, None Against Others

Travis Head has emerged as a nightmare for the Indian cricket team, especially under the leadership of Rohit Sharma. The Australian batter’s record against India shows a striking contrast when compared to his performances under other Indian captains.

Travis Head’s Phenomenal Form Under Rohit Sharma’s Leadership

When Rohit Sharma has been India’s captain, Travis Head has been in red-hot form. In just six innings, the left-hander has scored four centuries, maintaining an astonishing Test average of 93.5 against India during this period. His ability to dominate the Indian bowling attack under Rohit’s leadership has consistently put Australia in commanding positions.

Head’s recent exploits include back-to-back hundreds in the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy, which add to his list of stunning performances against Rohit-led India. Whether in home conditions or away, Head seems to thrive whenever Rohit is present in the dugout.

Travis Head against India

When Rohit Sharma is Captain
4 100s in Last 6 Innings*

Against Other Indian Captains
0 100s in 25 Innings#INDvsAUS

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A Stark Contrast Against Other Indian Captains

The story changes drastically when Rohit Sharma is not leading the Indian side. In 25 Test innings against other Indian captains, Travis Head has failed to register even a single century. His average in these matches drops significantly to just 28.2, highlighting the stark difference in his performance.

A Headache for India Under Rohit

The stats reveal how Travis Head becomes a major threat for India whenever Rohit Sharma is in charge. With four centuries in just six innings, Head’s success against Rohit’s India raises questions about team strategies and execution.

India will need to reassess their plans to contain Head in future encounters. Whether it is rethinking field placements or changing bowling tactics, Rohit and the Indian team management must find a way to tackle Head’s dominance.