Travis Head capped off a fine year for himself by playing the lead role in Australia's ICC ODI Cricket World Cup-winning story. Head scored a ton in the final against hosts India, and was subsequently named ICC's Player of the Month for November 2023
Australia's ICC Cricket World Cup-winning hero Travis Head has been named the ICC Player of the Month for November 2023. The award recognizes Head's contribution to cricket in the bygone month, during which he played a starring role in Australia's win over India in the Ahmedabad-based final. (Cricket News)
“It’s been an incredible 12 months for the team which it has been a real privilege to be a part of. The way we have navigated a home summer, away trips to India, England, South Africa, India and the World Cup has been great credit to Pat, the players and the staff," Head said.
“I was fortunate that they kept the faith in me for the World Cup after breaking my hand, so it was a great opportunity for me to pay them back. I felt the World Cup was amongst the best I have ever batted, so maybe having a rest before every campaign is the key.
“It’s a great honour to be recognised with this award, but it is a team effort. Without my team-mates across all formats this wouldn’t have happened; so these types of awards are as much for them as they are for me.”
Head beat compatriot Glenn Maxwell and Indian pacer Mohammed Shami for the award.