Ravi Shastri says the Indian team needs soothing balms after Travis's performance against short balls, as he's become quite the 'Head'ache' for them.

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Ravi Shastri, the former head coach of India, took a closer look at Travis Head's impressive performance against the Indian bowlers in the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy. He pointed out that the left-handed batsman has turned into a real 'headache' for the Indian squad. With 409 runs in Tests at an average of 81.80, including two centuries, Head has been a standout player.

So far in the series, which is tied at 1-1, Head has been a game-changer for Australia, especially as the top order has struggled. Shastri, known for his sharp commentary, joked that after Head's recent dominance in the last two Tests, the Indian team might need to find some remedies for their woes.

His new last name is Travis Head’ache, and they're on the hunt for balms in India. They're searching for solutions for foot issues, ankle troubles, and even headaches. He’s the perfect fit for that, Shastri mentioned on the ICC Review Show.

The former India coach pointed out that Head has really focused on improving his game, particularly when it comes to handling short balls, which used to be a weak spot for him.

“I think he’s really clever. From what I saw three years ago, he’s made huge strides. Especially in how he deals with short balls. He’s learned to leave them alone when he needs to,” he added.

Travis Head is ready to either play it safe or swing for the fences.

Shastri also mentioned the new shots Head has been working on lately to handle short balls.

“It’s not always about hitting a big shot when a short delivery comes at his armpits or something. He’s ready to either ride it out or go for the big hits. If it’s on middle or off, he can also drive it in front of square; he really knows how to read the length. That’s one of his major strengths,” the former India head coach added.

On another note, Head downplayed worries about his fitness after he had some trouble running on the fifth day of the Brisbane Test, saying, “it’s just a bit sore,” and he’s confident he’ll be ready for the next match in Melbourne.

The middle-order batsman was seen limping while running between the wickets and didn’t take the field during India’s short fourth innings at the Gabba, which led to speculation about a possible quadriceps injury.

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