Travis Head Gives Casual Thumbs-Up After Winning First Allan Border Medal For Cricket Australia Men’s Player Of The Year; Video

Australian star batter Travis Head was named Cricket Australia Men’s Player of the Year on February 3, winning his first Allan Border Medal for his exceptional performances across all formats in 2024.

A video shared on social media captured head coach Andrew McDonald presenting the medal to Head, who responded with a relaxed thumbs-up, adding a fun and lighthearted touch to the moment.

Head secured the award with 208 votes, finishing ahead of Josh Hazlewood (158) and Pat Cummins (147). He received the honour remotely from Sri Lanka, where Australia is currently playing 2 match test series.

Travis Head's performance in 2024

Head had a phenomenal year, scoring 1,427 runs in 29 matches nearly double that of Steve Smith, who was the second-highest scorer with 806 runs. He also outperformed Adam Zampa (50 wickets) and Cummins (49 wickets).

His standout performances included a brilliant 119 against West Indies in Adelaide and an unbeaten 154 off 129 balls in an ODI at Trent Bridge. He also played a key role in Australia’s Border-Gavaskar Trophy victory, scoring crucial centuries in Adelaide and Brisbane.

Reacting to his win, Head expressed gratitude for the trust placed in him by captain Pat Cummins and coach Andrew McDonald. He reflected on his journey, mentioning that he had been dropped from the team in all formats at different times but adopted a positive approach upon his return.