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Travis Head expressed confidence in his team’s ability to bounce back after a crushing defeat in the first Test in Perth.
Jasprit Bumrah (Picture Credit: AP)
Jasprit Bumrah launched a brutal attack on the Aussies before India bounced back to thump the visitors and go 1-0 up in the series. The stand-in captain bagged an eight-wicket match haul as India won the opening Border-Gavaskar Trophy fixture by a massive margin of 295 runs.
The ace speedster is set to go all guns blazing in the second Test in Adelaide, starting Friday, which will be a day-night affair. However, the hosts are also determined to bounce back and level the series. Speaking with media on Monday, batter Travis Head expressed confidence in his team’s ability to bounce back after a crushing defeat in the first Test in Perth.
“Jasprit’s going to go down as probably one of the greatest fast bowlers to play the game. I think we’re finding that at the moment, how challenging he can be, and it’s nice to play against that. It’s going to be nice to look back at your career and tell the grandkids that you faced him, so not a bad series to be playing with him,” said Head.
Despite Bumrah’s dominance in Perth, Head maintained that the Australian top order was eager to tackle the challenge head-on.
“(Bumrah) is so unique, and that’s with any of the bowlers, really. Every (batter) picks up different cues and goes about it in a different way,” he added.
When asked about Australia’s preparation for the Border-Gavaskar series, Head refused to delve into criticisms, choosing instead to focus on the positives.
“I wouldn’t dive into any commentary about preparation. This team is well-prepared, and we’re all supporting each other,” he said.
Head noted that the team’s priority would be to improve their batting performances, setting the stage for their bowlers to capitalise on the opportunities.
“Knowing that if I can set it up for the big boys, they can knock it down for us,” he added.
For Australia, the absence of Josh Hazlewood due to injury opens the door for veteran quick Scott Boland or uncapped options Sean Abbott and Brendan Doggett. Head backed Boland’s credentials, particularly at the Adelaide Oval, where he has a strong record against South Australia.
(With Agency Inputs)
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Adelaide, Australia
