India’s biggest torment ahead of their Champions Trophy 2025 semi-final clash is Travis Head, as per the assessment of former Batsman Sanjay Manjrekar. The fiery Australian opener has been India’s one-man wrecking crew on the biggest of stages, with that winner’s knock in the 2023 in 20 Over International World Cup final still lingering for the hosts. Manjrekar said “Sending Head back to the pavilion early is going to be a major factor where the will be contest in Dubai.” Importance of getting Head out to be pivotal in the match, as he give so much to dictate the way it goes.
Manjrekar Stresses On Early Dismissal Of Travis Head
In an interview with ESPNcricinfo, Sanjay Manjrekar said that dismissing Travis Head in the first ball of the semi-final between India and Australia in Champions Trophy is crucial for them. He also said that the only “turning point” in the match will be if they can dismiss Head early on, the Australian opener having embarrassed India on all urns. “Get Travis Head and everyone who that is out, Someone Please Man. It is going to be like a God sent for India because they really, really need that guy back in the changing rooms. That is gonna be me Travis Head.” said Manjrekar.
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Travis Head: India’s Biggest Match Winner Nightmare
Head, his best performances against India have made him a man the match candidate for their match. In the 2023 ODI World Cup final, his world-beating 137 helped Australia claim the trophy at the expense of India in grand style since then. None of the batters have done more damage against India (across all formats) since New Years Day Jan 1, 2022, than Head with 1,260. He has been a constant thorn the Indian ranks with his match winning hundreds in the WTC final, ODI World Cup final and Border-Gavaskar Trophy.
