Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) opener Abhishek Sharma has shared the influence of his teammate Travis Head on his batting approach, sharing how the Australian’s aggressive mindset has helped his own game in the Indian Premier League (IPL).
Speaking on JioStar, Abhishek said, “I have been following Travis Head’s game for a year and a half before he joined SRH. I was happy when he became my teammate. The first thing I asked him was about his batting mindset.”
The SRH opener also praised Head’s versatility across formats and his fearless approach against bowling attacks as well. Abhishek Sharma also revealed that Head shared a straightforward batting philosophy, which has since influenced his own batting intent as well.
“I admire how he performs in all three formats and dominates the bowling. He told me his plan is simple: watch the ball closely, and if you feel you can hit the first delivery, go for it. I followed his advice in my practice before the IPL,” Abhishek again said. “Now, if the ball is in my slot, I look to hit it from the first ball.”
Abhishek Sharma also opened up on his experience of playing in the IPL as well.
“The IPL brings together the best cricketers from around the world. It is the number one T20 league. Getting an opportunity to play here feels like a blessing. I treat every IPL season as a learning experience. Playing alongside and against these top players teaches you so much,” he concluded.
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