Made T20 debut in BBL (Photo: Albert Perez – CA/Cricket Australia via Getty Images)
You all know Australian opener Travis Head. It is said that after seeing the Indian team, a person’s playing style and temperament changes. On many big occasions, Travis Head has proved this by keeping Team India away from victory. But, here we are talking about cricketer Xerxes Wadia, who is being considered as the next Travis Head of Australian cricket. Although Xerces Wadia’s place of work is Australia, he also has a connection with India as it is his birthplace. Simply put, Xerxes Wadia is an Australian batsman of Indian origin.
What did Xerxes Wadia do in 22 minutes?
Xerxes Wadia is a left-handed all-rounder and has recently started his T20 career by debuting in the Big Bash League. Wadia is a part of the Adelaide Strikers team in Big Bash, whom this team has included in place of Alex Carey. Wadia’s debut in BBL took place on 23 December but he made headlines due to his explosive batting of 22 minutes in the match on 27 December.
In the match played against Brisbane Heats on 27 December, Xerxes Wadia faced 16 balls in his innings of 22 minutes and scored 34 runs at a strike rate of 212.50. This explosive inning of Wadia, who came to play at number 7, included 3 sixes and 1 four.
Xerces Wadia and Travis Head’s connection
This inning of Indian-origin left-handed batsman Xerces Wadia may have been short but it was explosive. Its echo was heard in everyone’s ears, after which people started calling him like Travis Head. There is a reason for saying this because Xerces Wadia also comes from the same major club of South Australia – Tea Tree Gully – whose Travis Head has been a strong player. Not only this, Jervis Wadia also follows Travis Head in cricket. Like Head, he also plays with his left hand.
Will Xerxes Wadia be Australia’s next Travis Head?
According to Xerxes Wadia, he used to bowl in front of Travis Head in the club. He has also seen him playing in international cricket. Head has full confidence in his abilities. I like his game. He is an ideal role model.
Xerxes Wadia seems to be greatly influenced by the mindset of Travis Head. There is a lot to learn from him by watching the way he approaches the game, plays his shots and backs himself up with confidence.
According to Xerxes Wadia, he also wants to become a player like Travis Head, for which he is continuing his efforts. In the BBL match, his batting showed the Travis Head style. The glimpse of Head is clearly visible in his mindset and his approach of attacking the bowlers without fear.
Born in India, cricket in Australia
Xerxes Wadia was born in Vadodara, India. He played cricket at Under-12 and Under-16 level in Vadodara. After that he went to Australia. Played for Under 19 teams there but then returned to India due to Corona epidemic. When the restrictions of Covid-19 were lifted, he again went to Australia and gave momentum to his cricket. Jersis Wadia’s parents live in India.