Travis Head praises Indian hospitality after stellar IPL season

Travis Head broke many Indian hearts with his match-winning performance in the 2023 World Cup final, leading Australia to victory over India on their home turf. However, Indian fans quickly embraced him when he played for Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) in the IPL 2024, where he dazzled with a strike rate of around 200.

Having spent significant time in India recently, Head shared his thoughts on Indian culture after participating in his first Major League Cricket (MLC) season. Reflecting on the World Cup final and the IPL, he appreciated the warm reception from Indian fans both on and off the field.

"The most enjoyable thing about India is how friendly everyone is, how well we get looked after, the hotels we stay in. There are some amazing places to eat and see, and there's a couple of really good golf courses to get away. We're very fortunate when we're there to be very well looked after,” Head said.

Head also praised the passionate crowds and impressive venues in India. 

“Obviously, the crowds and the venues that we play are outstanding as well, but there's a fair due away from the game as well if we want to or just chill. It's always a great experience being in India,” he further added.

After his stint in the IPL, Head transitioned to his debut season in Major League Cricket, playing for Washington Freedom. He expressed his enjoyment of the experience in the United States, particularly appreciating the camaraderie with both international and local players.

“Love my time over here in the MLC first year. Some nice overseas players for the Washington team but also some guys like Saurabh (Netravalkar) and Andries (Gous), who are the locals that I've really enjoyed meeting and playing with. The first year, it's been great fun," he concluded.