Travis Head, achieving a unique feat, scored a century and a King Pair at the Gabba in the same year. His explosive century against India in the third Border-Gavaskar Trophy Test, after being dismissed for golden ducks earlier in the year, shocked the Indian team. Head's aggressive batting dominated the bowlers, setting the tone for Australia's campaign.
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