Travis Head handled Jasprit Bumrah like all common bowler: Greg Chapell

Former Australia batter Greg Chappell has weighed in on the continued battle between Travis Head and Jasprit Bumrah within the Border-Gavaskar Trophy sequence. Each Head and Bumrah have emerged as standout performers for his or her respective groups up to now. Nevertheless, Chappell believes that Head has efficiently “nullified” the risk posed by Bumrah.

Head has been the main run-scorer within the sequence, amassing 409 runs in three Exams. Alternatively, India’s tempo spearhead Bumrah claimed 21 wickets, making him some of the impactful gamers within the sequence.

Travis Head vs Jasprit Bumrah

“Head’s performances towards Jasprit Bumrah on this sequence exemplify his fearless method,” Chappell wrote in his column for the Sydney Morning Herald. “Whereas most batsmen wrestle to outlive Bumrah’s unorthodox motion, sharp tempo, and relentless accuracy, Head has handled him like every other bowler,” he added.

Regardless of Head’s success, Bumrah had managed to dismiss the Australian batter twice within the sequence.

Head has been in chic kind, starting with a knock of 89 in Perth, adopted by a scintillating 141-run innings in Adelaide. His match-winning century handed Australia a commanding 10-wicket victory within the pink-ball Check. The left-hander carried his momentum into the third Check at The Gabba, notching one other century to cement his dominance.

Chappell highlighted how Head’s aggressive method has unsettled Bumrah.

“By enjoying with intent and trying to rating off Bumrah, Head has not solely nullified his risk but additionally disrupted his rhythm. His potential to dispatch brief deliveries with authority and drive fuller ones with precision has been exceptional, underscoring the strides he has made,” Chappell mentioned.

Head subsequent Australia captain?

The previous Australia cricketer wasa in awe of Head’s progress within the final three years and went on to say that he might grow to be the subsequent captain.

“I imagine Travis to be essentially the most improved batter in world cricket prior to now three years and in turning into so, has firmed in favouritism to be the subsequent Australian captain,” he added.