Shane Warnes Old Words on Travis Head Go Viral After His Rise

Travis Head has been the man for the big games for Australia. From the 2023 World Cup final to the 2025 Ashes, he has proven himself as the top contender when the team is under pressure. His heroics for the Australian team were predicted long ago by the Australian legend, Shane Warne.

One great player is able to recognise the other, and this phrase suits Shane Warne. He had predicted the greatness of Travis Head, back when no one knew Travis Head was even playing in the Australian domestic. And now, Head has been the headache to various teams, scoring runs in pressure situations.

This also happened when Travis Head scored a century for Australia in the opening Test or The Ashes. After his magnificent century in just 69 balls, the old tweet by Shane Warne has now resurfaced on the internet. Watching this, it can also be said that Shane Warne recognised the future star of the team long ago.

Let's take a look at some knocks which redefined Travis Head's career.

1. World Test Championship 2023 Final

Australia were fortunate enough to reach the finals of the World Test Championship. And this match was being played at The Oval, offering a neutral ground to both teams. It also turned out to be the game when fans had started to recognise Travis Head as for the team.

Australia was batting first in this game, and the team stood at the score of 76/3. Even in such pressure situations, Travis Head continued to dominate the Indian bowlers. He supported Steven Smith from the other hand, and took all the risks, getting the required reward for the same. Head finished by scoring 163 runs off 174 balls, with 25 fours and one six.

This helped Australia to score 469 runs in their first innings, and India was restricted to just 296 runs in their innings. Australia batted again, as Head scored 18 runs in the second innings. With India getting a massive target, the team fell short by 209 runs from winning the same. Travis Head received the POTM award for his magnificent century in the finals.

2. World Cup 2023 Final

Travis Head brought his next vital knock for the Australian team in the 2023 World Cup final. With his performances in the semi-final against South Africa, the team was able to reach the finals of the tournament. And now, it was time for them to face India in the finals, who already defeated them in the league stages.

Australia fielded first in this game, and India scored 240 runs in their innings. KL Rahul scored 66, and Virat Kohli managed to score just 54 runs for the team. Mitchell Starc did well with the ball, taking 3 wickets, as Pat Cummins and Josh Hazlewood took 2 wickets each. Now for the chase, Australia was put down in a challenging position, as

But Travis Head remained firm at the crease, not giving any opportunities to the Indian bowlers. He went on to score 137 runs in the 241 run chase, as Australia went on to win the finals by 6 wickets. Head also received the POTM award for bringing up a century in such tough conditions.

3. The Ashes 2025/26: 1st Test

Travis Head had a bad time in 2025, but it didn't last long. As soon as he saw Australia in a challenging position, he regained his form with ease. And it all happened in the first Test of the Ashes, which at the Optus Stadium in Perth.

England was batting first in this game, as Australia had restricted them to just 172 runs in the first innings. Responding to the same, Australia had a tough time as the team got all out for 132 runs. Starting with a 40-run lead, England was able to score 164 runs in its second innings, which helped them to set a target of 205 runs

In the chase, Travis Head came to open for the team, and things changed. A pitch that looked friendly to the bowlers turned to one that favoured the batsmen within minutes. Travis Head went on to score 123 runs off just 83 balls, which helped Australia to win the game with 8 wickets, and the match also ended in just two days.