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Reactions to another Travis Head century at the Adelaide Oval as Australia inch closer to Ashes victory

cricblog.net NaN days ago

Last Updated on 26 minutes ago by Charbel Coorey

Australia have taken a huge step towards Ashes retention as Travis Head notched up his fourth hundred in his last four matches at the Adelaide Oval.

Head put England to the sword, taking advantage of the visitors’ inexplicable tactics of bowling to his cut shot early. His usual positive frame of mind was too much for a tired England to handle, racing to 99 which funnily enough was his most difficult period.

England brought the field up and Head was stuck on 99 for nine deliveries, which included a dropped catch by Harry Brook. Head then decided enough was enough, launching a Joe Root delivery back over his head to bring up three figures and draw a huge reaction from his beloved Adelaide fans.

The pain continued for England as Head and fellow South Australian Alex Carey combined for an unbeaten 122 off 29.1 overs. Carey was faultless, continuing his magnificent series after his first innings hundred and superb keeping, knocking the England bowlers around with consumate ease.

Ben Stokes didn’t bowl after batting for an extended period in the Adelaide heat. Jofra Archer also looked tired after his first innings exploits with bat and ball. Will Jacks, Josh Tongue and Brydon Carse were left to do the bulk of the work as Australia ran rampant to finish day three 356 runs ahead.

Fans react as Travis Head brings up another Test hundred at his beloved Adelaide Oval

Travis Head’s Test CV is excellent. He now has four Ashes hundreds to go with a player of the series award in 2021/22. He also has a WTC Final hundred, crucial BGT tons and who could forget his 92 on arguably the spiciest Gabba pitch ever seen.

“Moving Travis Head to open the batting in Test Cricket will be looked at one of the BEST decisions. Another great knock by him today,” wrote one fan on X (formerly Twitter).

“Has there even been a more popular South Australian loved universally in the state as Travis Head. It really is his kingdom.” wrote another.

Australia will begin day four at 271/4 with visions of a 500+ run lead. Some rain is possible on day five, so it will be interesting to see the home team’s approach tomorrow.

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