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Gavaskar Critiques India\u2019s Bowling Strategy Against Travis Head<\/strong><\/p>\n Sunil Gavaskar has voiced his concerns over India\u2019s bowling tactics, particularly how they approached Australian batsman Travis Head. Head\u2019s impressive performance of 140 runs off 141 balls left the Indian bowlers searching for answers, reminiscent of their struggles in the World Test Championship and the ODI World Cup finals last year.<\/p>\n During the World Test Championship final held earlier this year, Head fell victim to a well-placed short ball, something Gavaskar noted was underutilized by the Indian bowlers in the ongoing pink-ball Test match in Adelaide. In a conversation with broadcasters, the former Indian cricketer expressed confusion over the lack of bouncers aimed at Head, pointing out that the bowlers were not consistent in their attempts to unsettle him.<\/p>\n "Travis Head is always looking to put pressure on the Indian side with his aggressive play, and unfortunately, the Indian bowlers did not return the favor,\u201d Gavaskar stated. He emphasized that Head needs to be tested with short deliveries, a strategy that was missing throughout the match.<\/p>\n Gavaskar further explained, "During the World Test Championship final, once we started using the bouncer, he looked a bit uncomfortable. But here, we barely tested him this way. On pitches like these, with not much movement, he can easily bat at a comfortable length."<\/p>\n He lamented, \u201cWhen you pitch it up consistently, he\u2019s going to go for it. He might nick it or hit it cleanly, but either way, he\u2019s going to challenge you. India didn\u2019t put him under pressure.\u201d <\/p>\n When asked why the bowlers hesitated to employ a short ball strategy against Head, Gavaskar suggested that it was a question better directed at the bowlers themselves, as both Mohammed Siraj and Jasprit Bumrah possess effective bouncers in their skill set. However, Gavaskar observed that most of India\u2019s bowling was concentrated around Head\u2019s midriff, making it easier for him to handle.<\/p>\n Gavaskar noted, "It’s puzzling why they didn\u2019t mix up their lengths. While Harshit Rana struggled a bit, Siraj and Bumrah should be capable of delivering those good bouncers that trouble batsmen around the shoulders and helmet. Instead, everything seemed to be around waist height, which allowed Head to play his natural game."<\/p>\n Travis Head\u2019s remarkable century on December 7 marked his third hundred in Adelaide, showcasing his skills against a bowling attack that, according to Gavaskar, needed to be much more aggressive and varied in their approach.<\/p>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Gavaskar Critiques India\u2019s Bowling Strategy Against Travis Head Sunil Gavaskar has voiced his concerns over India\u2019s bowling tactics, particularly how they approached Australian batsman Travis Head. 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