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Travis Head (Cricketer) Biography: Age, Career, Family and More

F4U Editorial Desk • Updated September 14, 2026 • 6 min read

Quick Info

Date of birth29 December 1993

Age31 Years

BirthplaceAdelaide, South Australia, Australia

ProfessionAustralian Cricketer (Batsman)

NationalityAustralian

Marital statusMarried

SpouseJessica Davies

FamilyFather - Gary McCollum

Travis Head (Cricketer) Biography

Aggressive left-handed Australian batsman from Adelaide who rose through under-19 ranks to international T20s and domestic records, Travis Head has been a

Early life and background

Travis Michael Head was born on 29 December 1993 in Adelaide, South Australia. Raised in Adelaide, he developed into a promising cricketer from a young age and represented Australia at under-19 level. His listed physical profile shows a height of 173 cm (5'8") and a playing weight around 74 kg. Head is described as having brown eyes and black hair.

Career

Head began his professional domestic career as a teenager, making his Sheffield Shield debut in the 2011–12 season at around 18 years old. He came to wider attention during the 2012–13 under-19 National Championship, where he was named Player of the Championship — a recognition that helped fast-track his rise in Australian cricket.

On the domestic front, Head has been associated with South Australia and its age-group teams, South Australia Second XI and Under-23s. He has also played for franchise and club sides including the Adelaide Strikers in the Big Bash League, Royal Challengers Bangalore and Delhi Daredevils in the Indian Premier League, Marylebone Cricket Club Young Cricketers, and other representative teams. His on-field approach is described as aggressive, and he is known for inventive strokes such as the switch hit.

Head's record in limited-overs cricket includes standout performances in the Big Bash League and List A cricket. He was the second-highest run-scorer in the 2015–16 KFC T20 Big Bash League, compiling 276 runs at a high strike rate. He also set a domestic one-day scoring benchmark with an innings of 202 off 120 balls and recorded a very rapid double century in List A cricket, reaching 200 in 117 balls. In the KFC T20 Big Bash League he scored one of the competition's fastest centuries, reaching triple figures in 53 balls.

At the international level, Head made his Twenty20 International debut for Australia on 26 January 2016 against India in Adelaide and wears jersey number 62 for Australia. His coaches and mentors have included Darren Berry. In franchise cricket he has also worn number 43.

Career milestones include becoming, at age 21, the youngest captain of the Southern Redbacks and producing several high-impact limited-overs innings that established him as a powerful middle-order batsman capable of changing games quickly.

Public profile

Off the field, Head's interests are reported to include fishing, golf and football. His favourite cricketers include Adam Gilchrist, Ricky Ponting and Mitchell Johnson. He has said he enjoys playing against teams such as India and England. He has been linked with a preference for casual foods such as burgers and counts Superman as a favourite superhero.

Personal life

Head is married to Jessica Davies; the couple's marital date is listed as 15 April 2023. They have a daughter, Milla Paige Head, born in September 2022. The available profile names his father as Gary McCollum. His nationality is Australian and his stated religion is Christian.

Notable events and transactions

Head has experienced some serious moments away from the pitch: in 2013 he was hit by a car after leaving a celebration in North Adelaide following a Shield victory, an incident that caused head and back injuries. He was also a close friend of the late Philip Hughes.

At the 2024 Indian Premier League auction in Dubai, Head was bought by Sunrisers Hyderabad. The transaction was reported with a purchase price of Rs. 6.80 crore.

Latest updates

As of the information provided, Head continues to play across domestic, franchise and international T20 formats and remains recognised for his aggressive batting and ability to score quickly in limited-overs cricket.
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Recent Work

Signed by Sunrisers Hyderabad (IPL)

Acquired at the 2024 IPL auction for Rs. 6.80 crore to play for Sunrisers Hyderabad.

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Career Highlights

  1. Player of the Championship, Under-19 National Championship (2012–13)
  2. Second highest run-scorer in the 2015–16 KFC T20 Big Bash League (276 at a high strike rate)
  3. Youngest captain of the Southern Redbacks at age 21
  4. Scored 202 in a domestic one-day match (202 off 120)
  5. Fastest double century in List A cricket (200 in 117 balls)
  6. Fifth-fastest century in KFC T20 Big Bash League history (53 balls)
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Travis Head (Cricketer) born?

29 December 1993

What is Travis Head (Cricketer) known for?

Australian Cricketer (Batsman)

What is Travis Head (Cricketer)’s marital status?

Married

Who is Travis Head (Cricketer) married to?

Jessica Davies