Travis Head has revealed that he finds T20 cricket the most challenging format due to the constant pressure of expectations. Despite his exceptional success in T20 cricket over the past year, Head acknowledges the demanding nature of the format.
Head's impressive performances include a whirlwind century off just 39 balls in the Indian Premier League 2024, playing for Sunrisers Hyderabad. He also showcased his batting prowess in international matches against Scotland and England.
Head emphasized that in T20 cricket, batsmen must remain aggressive and maintain a high strike rate throughout the innings. His comments came ahead of Australia's second ODI against England at Headingley.
“I find T20s the hardest because there’s pressure to score; there are expectations, every time you go out, you have got to strike at 130, 140 and 150,” Head told Sky Sports before the second T20I.
Travis Head, who made his international debut for Australia in 2016, believes that Test cricket is the easiest format for him. Head appreciates the opportunity to adapt his game according to the specific demands of each situation in Test cricket.
His success in Test cricket is evident, as he was awarded the Player of the Match in the final of the 2021-23 World Test Championship against India. This recognition highlights Head's significant contributions to Australia's victory in the prestigious tournament.
“I find Test cricket, somewhat, the easiest because if I am not feeling great, I can go as slow as I want and if I am feeling great, I can go as fast as I want. There are no barriers to what you can do. From the playing side of things, I enjoy Test cricket the most. It’s toughest in terms of technique, conditions and other things, but expectations are something that is always there in white-ball cricket," he added.
