Travis Head (Australian Cricketer) Biography

Quick Info

Profession	Cricketer
Nationality	Australian
Date of Birth	29/12/1993
Age	32 years
Birthplace	Adelaide, South Australia, Australia
Height	179 cm

Latest News about Travis Head

01/01/2025

Travis Head was the leading run scorer in the 2025 Ashes series held in England, accumulating 629 runs at an average of 62.90 across 10 innings. He scored 3 centuries during the series, the most of any batter, cementing his position as one of Australia's premier batsmen in Test cricket.

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Bio/Wiki

Travis Head is an Australian cricketer who plays for Australia across all formats. He is a left-handed batter and right-arm off-spin bowler who has established himself as one of Australia's most important batters in recent years. Head made his international debut in T20I in January 2016, followed by ODI debut in June 2016, and Test debut in October 2018. He has become known for his aggressive batting style and has scored centuries in multiple ICC tournament finals.

Physical Stats & More

Height	179 cm
Weight	74 kg
Eye Color	Brown
Hair Color	Black

Personal Life

Religion	Christian
Hobbies	Fishing, playing golf and football

Relationships & More

Marital Status	Married
Affairs/Girlfriends	Not Known
Spouse	Jessie Head

Family

Father	Gary Head
Spouse	Jessie Head

Career

International Debut

Test	07/10/2018
ODI	13/06/2016
T20	26/01/2016 vs India in Adelaide

Coach/Mentor

Darren Berry

Jersey Number

#62 (Australia), #43 (IPL, County Cricket)

Domestic/State Team

Australia, Adelaide Strikers, Australia Under-19s, Delhi Daredevils, Marylebone Cricket Club Young Cricketers, Royal Challengers Bangalore, South Australia, South Australia Second XI, South Australia Under-23s, Sunrisers Hyderabad

Nature on field

Aggressive

Likes to play against

India and England

Favourite Shot

Switch hit

Records (main ones)

He was the 2nd highest scorer in the 2015-16 KFC T20 Big Bash League, with 276 at a strike-rate of 158.62.
In 2015, he became the youngest captain of the Southern Redbacks and at 21.
Made a domestic record by scoring highest runs in one day match (202 off 120.)
Scored fastest double century in 117 balls in a List A career.
Scored the 5th fastest hundred in the KFC T20 Big Bash League history (53 balls).
First and only player to score two centuries in men's ICC tournament finals (2023 WTC final and 2023 Cricket World Cup).
Surpassed Viv Richards' record tally of 180 runs to become the most prolific run scorer across semi-final and final in a men's World Cup tournament with 199 runs.
Scored 629 runs at an average of 62.90 in the 2025 Ashes series, the most runs by any batter, with 3 centuries.

Career Turning Point

Under-19 National Championship in 2012-13 where he was named Player of the Championship.

Batting Style

Left Handed Bat

Bowling Style

Right-Arm Off Spin

Favourites

Favourite Cricketer

Batsman	Adam Gilchrist and Ricky Ponting
Bowler	Mitchell Johnson

Favourite Food

Burger

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. Travis began his professional cricket career at 18 during the 2011-12 Sheffield Shield season.
2. He gained attention in cricket by achieving the 5th fastest hundred in KFC T20 Big Bash League history, scoring it in 53 balls with 4 fours and 9 sixes.
3. In 2013, Travis was involved in a car accident after celebrating South Australia's Shield win against Victoria, resulting in injuries to his head and back.
4. He shared a close friendship with the late Philip Hughes.
5. His favorite superhero is Superman.
6. Travis was purchased by Sunrisers Hyderabad for Rs. 6.80 crore in the 2024 IPL Auction held at the Coca-Cola Arena in Dubai on 19 December 2023.
7. He led South Australia to their first Sheffield Shield final in 20 years and was named Sheffield Shield Player of the Year.

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