Travis Head Profile: Age, Date of Birth and Career Info

Travis Head Personal Life

Travis Head Family Background & Early Life,

Travis Michael Head was born on 29th December 1993 to Simon Head and Ann Head in Adelaide, South Australia. He has two siblings - brother Ryan and sister Chelsea. Travis was interested in cricket from a very young age. He engaged in backyard net sessions from the age of six, and his family were quite supportive during his formative years in his cricketing journey. He joined Craigmore Cricket Club, enhancing his skills from a young age in his hometown of Craigmore.

Travis Head Education Qualification & Early Influences

Head was enrolled on Trinity College, Gawler, which was a school known for its sporting culture along with academics. He was a part of the school’s cricket program and that allowed him to focus on sports and academics alike. After Craigmore Cricket Club, he also joined the Tea Tree Gully Cricket Club at age 10 and quickly rose through the ranks to play senior cricket by age 14. He was coached by Darren Barry, who played a key role in his early career, helping him hone his skills and offer him support. It was clear that the lad was talented.

Travis Head Relationships & Marriage

Head was engaged to Jessica Davies, a successful Australian model and entrepreneur, in March 2021 and got married on 15th April 2023 at Carrick Hill, Adelaide Hills. They had known each other since childhood, as both studied at Trinity College. Their friendship slowly turned into a romantic relationship, and they went on to become life partners. The couple welcomed their firstborn, daughter Milla Paige Head, in September 2022. Their son, Harrison George Head, was born in November 2024. Jessica often shares glimpses of their life on social media, and she is often seen publicly cheering her husband during matches.

Travis Head Residence, Assets & Lifestyle

Head is the owner of an opulent property spanning 7000 square meters at 48 Carrick Hill Drive, Mitcham, Adelaide. The house spans 1000 square meters and offers amenities such as glorious views of the city and sea, swimming pool, home theatre, gym and multiple luxurious garages. It was purchased in 2020 for AUD 3.05 million (~Rs 25 crore). In addition to this luxury mansion, he also used to own a seaside house in Tennyson, which he sold off in 2022, and also other properties in Kidman Park, South Australia.

Head’s fleet of cars is not as expansive as other cricketers because he likes to keep it minimal but with a touch of adrenaline whenever required. He owns a Range Rover, a Mercedes-Benz (rumor says G-class vehicle but hasn’t been confirmed yet), an Audi R8 performance sports car and a Porsche 911 - another beast of a car. He owns a blend of luxury, practicality and performance, which is a very sensible way to spend your hard-earned dollars.

Travis Head Passions & Off-Field Interests

Head isn’t just into cricket, for he is a lover of football as well. He is an ardent supporter of the Port Adelaide Football Club and can often be seen cheering for them in the Australian Football League (AFL). He is also into golf, often finding time to play it himself and with his friends. Fishing is another hobby that he has. He loves travelling with his friends, teammates and family, often visiting campsites or catching sunsets or bonfires. He loves visiting places in different countries, such as India. His life isn’t too flamboyant and flashy, unlike his batting, for he is usually quiet, grounded and authentic to his craft and his simple lifestyle.

Head’s philanthropic endeavours are also to be admired. In 2020, he joined the Bushfire T20 showdown, a charity match to raise funds for the South Australian bushfire victims, where all the profits went towards the charitable cause. He also played at Sussex Cricket Fundraiser’s charity match for a similar cause. He is still a part of his childhood cricket club, Tea Tree Gully Cricket Club, where he often visits to mentor the youth and also participate in matches. He is always generous, humble and modest with the young players and guides them.

Travis Head’s Instagram handle is @travishead34, where he shares his antics on the pitch, family moments and more into his personal life. Some of his most famous highlights on Instagram include -

1. He posted a reel of his 102 runs off 41 balls against RCB in IPL 2024, which gained a lot of engagement on the app.
2. He posted a photo of his Border-Gavaskar Trophy celebration after beating India in the 2024-25 series which has been another highlight.
3. He posted a few photos of his newborn son, Harrison George, which were loved by fans and his followers as a heartwarming family moment.

Beginning of Travis Headʼs Cricket Career

Domestic & Sheffield Shield Rise,

Head represented both Under-17 and Under-19 South Australia. He made his National Under-19 Championships debut at age 17. He also played grade cricket for his boyhood club, Tea Tree Gully, where he became known for his talent and skills. Head made his debut for South Australia in the Sheffield Shield in 2012 when he was just 18 years old. In his second match of the tournament, he scored his maiden half-century, and he scored 90 in his third match, just falling short of his maiden century. Due to his explosive performances, South Australia handed him a rookie contract. He also played in the 2012 Under-19 Cricket World Cup. Notably, he also captained South Australia to triumph in the 2012–13 National Under-19 Championships, and he was named the Player of the Championship two years in a row.

IPL Debut & Franchise Journey

Head wasn’t as involved in IPL as some of his other teammates and counterparts. He made his debut in 2016 for Royal Challengers Bangalore and stayed there for the 2017 season as well. He only appeared in a few matches and did not get the chance to showcase his brilliance. He didn’t participate in the IPL from 2018-2023. In the 2024 auction, he was acquired by Sunrisers Hyderabad where he stayed for the 2025 season as well. Here, he could display his explosiveness as he began the 2024 season scoring 62 off of 24 balls against Mumbai Indians. His IPL career’s highlight, however, is his 102 off 41 balls against Royal Challengers Bangalore. He was also the top scorer of Sunrises Hyderabad in 2024 with 567 runs.

Here is a breakdown of his year-by-year batting performance in IPL -

Travis wears the number 62 on his back for Sunrisers Hyderabad. Talking about his salary, in 2024, he was picked by Sunrisers Hyderabad for Rs 6.8 crore. He was retained for Rs 14 crore by SRH ahead of the Mega Auction in the 2025 season, which is quite a decent amount when it comes to salaries of players in IPL.

Travis Head Injuries, Rehab & Fitness

In 2023, Head suffered a fractured left hand off the delivery of Gerald Coetzee in the fourth ODI against South Africa. This ruled him out of the beginning of the 2023 ICC Cricket World Cup, and he returned to play against New Zealand on 28th October. He made an amazing comeback, scoring 109 in the same match and winning the player of the match award. There were also concerns regarding Head ahead of the Boxing Day test in 2024 against India, where he had issues with a tight quad. There were speculations which stated that he might not be fit to play, but he did make it to the squad for the match.

Head’s rehabilitation process includes working closely with physiotherapists and trainers, following a strict fitness regimen including strength, agility and endurance. He has worked to recover at Cricket Australia’s facilities, which have helped him recover over time. He also maintains a healthy diet and regular workout, and practice sessions.

Travis Head Net Worth & Earnings

Travis Head’s net worth isn’t well known, but the best estimates say that it is somewhere around USD 3.5 million (Rs 30 crore). He is the holder of a Cricket Australia Central Contract, which nets around USD 500,000 each year. Apart from that, he has bagged a significant salary from his recent IPL heroics. His brand collaborations and partnerships also add to his net worth, some of which include renowned brands like Adidas, Gray-Nicholls, Asics, Kookaburra, NRMA Insurance and more. Other than that, his luxurious properties and car collections add to his overall net worth.

Travis Head Awards, Honors & Milestones

Travis Head Trivia & Fun Facts

He is nicknamed “Headache” by Ravi Shastri after his consistently great performances against team India, which, as you can guess, is a bit of a headache.

He can play both as an opener and as a middle-order batsman depending on the requirement of the team.

Abhishek Sharma and Head hold the record for the highest run partnership during a chase in IPL history -171 runs.

He is not just an explosive batsman, for he is also known to take crucial wickets during important matches.

His signature move is the pull shot.

He made his first-class cricket debut at just 18 years of age.