Adelaide
Australian cricketer Travis Head has signed a one-year contract with the Adelaide Strikers on Friday, for the upcoming Big Bash League (BBL) season, despite a hectic international schedule. Head, who captained the Strikers in the 2017-18 season, has not played for the team since the 2022-23 season.
The BBL season is set to begin on Dec 17, but Head’s appearances may be limited to just three matches. Australia has a packed schedule ahead, including the much-anticipated Border-Gavaskar Trophy against India, a Test series in Sri Lanka, and the ICC Champions Trophy in Pakistan. Although the dates for the Sri Lanka series are not yet confirmed, it is likely to start in late January 2025, making it difficult for Head to participate in more BBL games.
‘I’m thrilled to sign for another year with the Strikers and can’t wait to get back among the group under our new coach, Tim Paine,’ Head stated. He expressed his excitement about playing in front of Strikers fans at Adelaide Oval, where he feels the atmosphere is among the best in the world.
Strikers head coach Tim Paine addressed the issue of Head’s limited availability but remains enthusiastic about having him on the team.
