The Analyst Inside Cricket HeadStrong
Nov 22, 2025
Travis Head delivers a stunning century, turning the Ashes Test on its head and leaving England in disbelief. The hosts dissect England's shocking afternoon collapse, losing nine wickets in a flash. They analyze the technical failures that contributed to England's demise and highlight Mitchell Starc's impressive bowling. Matthew Hayden shares insights on Head's fearless approach, likening his performance to notable cricket legends. The discussion also touches on the series implications for England and the need for strategic revamps ahead of the next challenge.
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Head's Century Changed The Game
- Travis Head's century was transformative and swung a likely England win into an Australian victory inside two days.
- The innings combined daring shotmaking with timing and exposed England's collapse after lunch.
Three Balls, Three Wickets, Momentum Shift
- A few wide-length balls tempted England into risky drives that precipitated three quick wickets after lunch.
- Those quick dismissals turned momentum and left England shellshocked for the rest of the day.
Vary Pace To Break A Batter's Rhythm
- Vary pace and use slower balls to disrupt an aggressive batter's timing instead of only trying to bowl faster.
- Change pace early to prevent a set hitter from settling into a rhythm of big shots.