Mumbai, December 24: Former Australian cricketer Greg Chappell has heaped praise on Travis Head for his audacious and effective approach against India슬롯사이트s pace spearhead, Jasprit Bumrah, during the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy series. In his column for The Sydney Morning Herald, Chappell highlighted Head's ability to not just survive against Bumrah but also counter-attack, disrupting the rhythm of one of the world슬롯사이트s most formidable bowlers. IND vs AUS 4th Test 2024: Top Five Performers of Boxing Day Test From Both India-Australia Squads.

Head슬롯사이트s performances against Bumrah stand out in a series where many batters have struggled against the Ahmedabad-born pacer슬롯사이트s unorthodox action, searing pace, and pinpoint accuracy. Bumrah has picked up 21 wickets in three Tests at a jaw-dropping average of 10.90.

Despite Bumrah dismissing Head twice, the left-hander has managed to score 83 runs off him at an average of 41.5 and a blistering strike rate of 91.2. Chappell emphasised Head슬롯사이트s fearless intent and proactive mindset in his approach to tackling Bumrah. 슬롯사이트Head슬롯사이트s performances against Jasprit Bumrah in this series exemplify his fearless approach,슬롯사이트� Chappell wrote.

슬롯사이트While most batsmen struggle to survive Bumrah슬롯사이트s unorthodox action, sharp pace, and relentless accuracy, Head has treated him like any other bowler. By playing with intent and looking to score off Bumrah, Head has not only nullified his threat but disrupted his rhythm.슬롯사이트� IND vs AUS 4th Test 2024: Australia Head Coach Andrew McDonald Confirms Sam Konstas슬롯사이트� Test Debut at MCG.

Chappell further praised Head슬롯사이트s technical proficiency, especially his ability to dominate short-pitched deliveries and execute precision drives to fuller ones.

슬롯사이트His ability to dispatch short deliveries with authority and drive fuller ones with precision has been remarkable, underscoring the strides he has made,슬롯사이트� the former Indian head coach added.

Head슬롯사이트s fearless batting has been a key component in Australia슬롯사이트s performances in the series. His quick-fire 140 in the pink-ball Test came when Australia were under pressure at 103/3, a knock that shifted the momentum back in their favour.

In the third Test in Brisbane, Head슬롯사이트s monumental 152 off 160 balls, which included a mammoth 241-run partnership with Steve Smith, further showcased his ability to dominate world-class bowlers in challenging conditions. Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024슬롯사이트�25: Australia Head Coach Andrew McDonald Provides Fitness Update on Mitchell Marsh, Says 슬롯사이트He Is Fully Fit and Available To Bowl슬롯사이트�.

Beyond his batting prowess, Chappell believes Head슬롯사이트s consistency across formats and his temperament make him a strong contender to succeed Pat Cummins as Australia슬롯사이트s captain.

The 76-year-old wrote, 슬롯사이트I believe Travis to be the most improved batter in world cricket in the past three years and in becoming so, has firmed in favouritism to be the next Australian captain. In his current form, Travis exemplifies the Australian way of batting.슬롯사이트�

Chappell also aligned his views with those of former Australian players Ricky Ponting and Ian Healy, who have been vocal in their admiration for Head. 슬롯사이트I couldn슬롯사이트t take my eyes off the screen when he was batting in the Brisbane Test,슬롯사이트� Chappell remarked.

With the series locked at 1-1, the upcoming Boxing Day Test in Melbourne, starting on Thursday will be pivotal for both teams.

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