‘It’s Hugely Competitive’: Travis Head Explains Why He Doesn’t Consider India His Favourite Rival

Australia and India will be locking horns this year as both sides will be a part of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy down under. The series is expected to be a massive affair as Team India will aim to defend their crown, while the Aussies will be aiming to bring the title home. The hype for the red-ball series is extremely high as the Aussie cricketers express their thoughts for the Men in Blue before the sides lock horns against each other. Travis head has opened up on his thoughts for the side, revealing how Team India is not his favourite opponent.

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Travis Head Speaks Out on Why Team India Will Not Be His Favourite Opponent

During an appearance on Star Sports, Australia opener Travis Head opens up on their imminent opponents, India, for the Border-Gavaskar Trophy series. Head explained that it is tough to face off against the Men in Blue. Moreover, since the competition was strong, he never lacked motivation to face off against the Indian Cricket Team.   

"I don't feel like they're my favourite. I just feel like we play them enough, play them lots. And, I guess the last couple of years I've been in nice form. So yeah, being able to, to play well, it's always nice. It's a, I guess it's not hard to get up for the contest. It's hugely competitive.

"Yeah, it's easier to get up for the game. So I wouldn't say they're my favourite. They're extremely difficult but it's been nice to play well in a couple of games and looking forward to preparing well and being ready to go and let's look, hope hopefully I can, I can contribute to what's a successful summer for us," Travis Head said.

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Australia is currently in action against their Ashes rival, England, in a three-match T20I series. Both of them have one win a piece, and they will lock horns today at the Old Trafford Cricket Ground.

The Aussies will feature in white-ball cricket before locking horns against India in Tests at the Border Gavaskar Trophy, which begins on November 22, 2024, at the Optus Stadium in Perth.