Love batting under shadow of Steve Smith: Travis Head Australia batter Travis Head loves batting under the shadow of Steve Smith as it helps him perform at his best. The Hindu · Jun 7, 2023
Head, Smith shine as Australia control World Test final Travis Head has laid down a marker ahead of the Ashes, proving he has the game to work in England with a blazing century to help Australia to 3-327 on day The New Daily · Jun 7, 2023
WTC Final 2023: Head and Smith run India ragged with huge stand on Day 1 A tenacious Australian batting line-up made the most of the miss, moving to a comfortable 327 for three at the end of the first day of the ICC World Test Championship final here on Wednesday. The Hindu · Jun 7, 2023
Australia’s Head-start changes emphasis and puts India to the sword When Travis Head arrived at the Oval crease, his side were in a precarious position – now they will enter day two well in charge The Guardian - UK · Jun 7, 2023
Travis Head says attention on star man Steve Smith helped him excel Head hit 146 not out. The Independent UK · Jun 7, 2023
Cricket’s absurd championship climax perfect for brilliantly silly Test game The action crackled and fizzed while Australia and India locked horns in a Test that adds further intrigue for the Ashes The Guardian - UK · Jun 7, 2023
Travis Head fires down warning shot ahead of Ashes summer with unbeaten century against India Head scored an unbeaten 146 against India on day one of the World Test Championship final The Independent UK · Jun 7, 2023
Travis Head’s fluent 146 not out against India turns WTC final Australia’s way Australia scored 327 for three on the first day of the World Test Championship final against India with Travis Head compiling a superb 146 not out The Guardian - UK · Jun 7, 2023
WTC Final, IND vs AUS Highlights: Travis Head, Steve Smith shine as Australia post 327/3 at stumps on Day 1 against India NEW DELHI: In a stunning display of counter-attacking batting, Travis Head propelled Australia to a commanding position on the opening day of the World Test Championship final on Wednesday. His scintillating hundred left the Indian bowling attack bereft of ideas as Australia reached an impressive 327 for 3 under bright… The Times of India · Jun 7, 2023
World Test Championship final: Travis Head century puts Australia in command against India Baggy Greens lay down marker in final Ashes warm-up Evening Standard · Jun 7, 2023
Travis Head lays down Ashes marker with blistering century against India Head was the standout performer as the Baggy Greens racked up 327 for three. The Independent UK · Jun 7, 2023
Travis Head hits quickfire 60 to give Australia momentum in WTC against India Head was at his counter-punching best, reeling off 10 boundaries in 75 balls to push the pressure back on to the Indian attack. The Independent UK · Jun 7, 2023
WTC Final: India pacers remove openers, Australia 73/2 at lunch on Day 1 NEW DELHI: In the World Test Championship (WTC) final at The Oval, Australia reached 73 for two at lunch against India on the opening day on Wednesday. After winning the toss, Indian captain Rohit Sharma chose to insert Australia on a grassy wicket. The Times of India · Jun 7, 2023
WTC Final: Rohit Sharma marks 50th Test in biggest red-ball game Apart from early morning media commitments, like the one at 9.15 am London time at the Oval on Tuesday, the other thing that Rohit Sharma loves to hate is the word "talented". It was used liberally to describe his game in his formative years. "I hate that word. Because it… The Times of India · Jun 7, 2023
The Hindu · Jun 6, 2023 All set for titanic clash in pursuit of Test cricket’s holy grail India will want to make amends for the inaugural WTC final held at Southampton in 2021 when New Zealand cruised home by eight wickets in a rain-affected encounter. Australia stands in the way this time around, as India takes another shot at redemption.
The Guardian - AU · Jun 6, 2023 Reward or redemption? World Test Championship final looks entirely different for Australia and India While the two nations face off at The Oval, cricket fans will also be wondering about the future of the fixture
The Times of India · Jun 6, 2023 WTC Final: India face Australia in quest to end ICC title drought NEW DELHI: To end their decade-long global trophy drought, the Indian team will need a perfect blend of skills and temperament when they take on an equally-strong Australia in the World Test Championship final, starting at The Ova on Wednesday.
The Hindu · Jun 5, 2023 Slightly concerned about future of Test cricket: Smith ahead of WTC final Star Australia batter Steve Smith on Monday expressed his concerns over the future of the five-day game ahead of the World Test Championship final against India beginning here on Wednesday.
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Daily Mirror · Jun 5, 2023 Steve Smith starts Ashes mind games by warning Jack Leach leaves "big shoes to fill" Legendary Aussie batter hoping fourth time is the charm as he goes in search of first away Ashes series win
The Guardian - UK · Jun 5, 2023 ‘Big shoes to fill’: Steve Smith reflects on Jack Leach missing the Ashes Australia’s Steve Smith has said Jack Leach’s injury leaves England with ‘some big shoes for them to fill’
The New Daily · Jun 5, 2023 Steve Smith reluctant to weigh in on retirement talk Steve Smith insists he is no clearer about a path to retirement from Test cricket and says taking a lead from David Warner is not an option.
Evening Standard · Jun 5, 2023 Jack Leach injury leaves England with ‘big shoes to fill’ for Ashes, says Steve Smith Australia talisman is targeting a first series win on English soil after the World Test Championship final against India
The Independent UK · Jun 5, 2023 Steve Smith: Jack Leach will leave big shoes to fill for England in the Ashes Leach will not face Australia due to a back injury.
The Independent UK · Jun 5, 2023 Steve Smith desperate to tick off Ashes ‘bucket list’ item this summer The Australia batter is desperate to achieve a particular goal during the Ashes