IPL 2026: 'Feels good to be in comfortable setup,' says Travis Head on SRH environment
Hyderabad, April 18
Opener Travis Head has said that feeling settled within a franchise environment has played a key role in his performances, as Sunrisers Hyderabad clash with Chennai Super Kings in the 27th match of the Indian Premier League at Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad on Saturday.
"Oh yeah, it's always been a good tournament, it's nice to be in a franchise that I feel comfortable in and enjoy playing with. Got some close friends and the style that we play has always been enjoyable, so it's been good fun," Head said to the broadcasters ahead of the match.
The Australian opener also stressed that playing in front of large crowds adds to the excitement of the game rather than creating pressure.
"It's always good, it's why you play the game, so, big crowd tonight, plenty of pressure on us, so looking forward to it," he said, indicating that such high-energy environments motivate players to perform at their best.
Head further acknowledged the demanding nature of the IPL, pointing out that adapting and maintaining consistency across a long tournament remains a significant challenge.
"It's never easy, every year you just try and get better, you try to evolve, you try to be as consistent as you can, but it is a difficult tournament, so you're going to ride the wave a little bit, you're going to have good days and bad days and you just ride the wave as the tournament goes on," he added, underlining the importance of handling fluctuations in form.
He also backed youngsters Praful Hinge and Sakib Hussain after their impressive performances, expressing confidence in their ability to deliver again under pressure.
"Yeah, great start, so again the pressure is to go again, so look forward to them having a second go at it, and hopefully they can do the same as they did the other day and put us in a good position," he said.
Meanwhile, Head has had a relatively inconsistent start to the IPL 2026 season for Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH). Across his first five matches, he has scored 120 runs at an average of 24.00 and a strike rate of 151.90.
— IANS
Reader Comments
It's refreshing to hear an overseas player talk about comfort and friendship. The IPL is more than just cricket, it's about building team culture. Good on SRH for fostering that.
Respectfully, he needs to walk the talk now. An average of 24 after 5 games isn't what SRH paid big bucks for. The 'comfortable setup' should translate to runs on the board, especially against a team like CSK.
His point about backing youngsters like Praful and Sakib is so important! Indian domestic talent thrives when international stars show faith in them. That's the real spirit of the IPL. 🇮🇳
"Ride the wave" is the perfect way to describe an IPL season. The tournament is a marathon, not a sprint. A couple of good innings and his stats will look completely different. Hyderabad crowd will lift him!
As a Hyderabadi, love hearing this! Our stadium atmosphere is electric and it's great that players feed off that energy. Hope Travis Head repays the faith with a big score against CSK tonight! 🤞
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