Former Australian Cricketers Matthew Hayden–and Brad Haddin praised Travis Head for his batting in the 2nd innings of the third test in Indore. Head played exceptionally well to score 49* runs which helped Australia to secure their first win in the ongoing series.

Former Australian opener Matthew Hayden, who is part of the Star Sports’ broadcast for the Border-Gavaskar Trophy believes that Australia did not play their best side in the first test–and stressed that Travis Head should have been picked in the side.

“Australia just did not play their best side (in the first Test) – Travis Head should have been just about the No.1 pick in that side. He was brilliant last summer. Who cares what happens a few years ago, he was in the form!” Hayden said.

Hayden lauded Travis Head for his intent to score runs in the second innings. His innings shifted the match in Australia’s favour.

“He has got wonderful intent to score, his strike rate is enormous. Gets that momentum and that belief in the batting changeroom. He is a mover and a shaker,” he added.

Former Australian wicketkeeper-batter Brad Haddin hailed Travis Head for his fantastic knock in the third test. Head started the innings slow by scoring just 5 runs in 24 balls and then he went on to score 44 runs out of just 29 runs.

 “He was five off 24 balls. Then he trusted his technique and then he accelerated,” Haddin said.

Australia made a stunning comeback in the series with a 9-wicket win over India–and secure their place in the World Test Championship (WTC) final. Nathan Lyon was the top wicket-taker of Australia picking up 11 wickets in the match. Travis Head and Marnus Labuschagne put a brilliant partnership to take Australia to their first win in this series.

Virat Kohli Need To Work On His Mental Game – Matthew Hayden

Former Australian cricketer Matthew Hayden said Virat Kohli needs to put his mind to play on this kind of wicket–and they are nothing wrong with his technic. Virat Kohli looked in good touch until he got out in both innings and but it looked like he lacked concentration which resulted in his dismissals.

Hayden also reckoned that Virat Kohli should try to remain in the crease for a long period and try to play harder and do the dirty work and stressed that concentration might the factor that affects Virat’s gameplay and it usually happens to every player at the back half of the careers.