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Aussie Star Creates History with Allan Border Medal

On Friday, August 7, 2026, Travis Head was named the 2026 Allan Border Medallist, securing Australia's highest individual men's cricket honour for the second successive year following an outstanding 2025-26 season.
Cricket Australia held the presentation at a low-key team function in Brisbane, as a crowded schedule prevented the traditional gala event usually held in late January or early February.
Polling 153 votes, Head finished just ahead of teammate Alex Carey on 152, while pace spearhead Mitchell Starc finished third with 150 votes in a remarkably close contest.
Starc earned the Shane Warne Men's Test Player of the Year award, Mitchell Marsh claimed the ODI honour, and Tim David received the T20I Player award at the same ceremony.
Head joins elite multiple-time winners including Ricky Ponting and Steve Smith, reflecting his consistent contributions across all formats during Australia's dominant 4-1 Ashes series victory.

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Indian Express

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Travis Head becomes 5th to win Allan Border medal for 2nd consecutive year

Tavis Head pipped wicketkeeper-batsman Alex Carey by a single vote and fast bowler Mitchell Starc by three.

5 hours ago·Noida, India

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Tribune India

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Travis Head edges Alex Carey to win second straight Allan Border medal - The Tribune

Australian batter Travis Head has become the fifth cricketer to win back-to-back Allan Border Medals after edging out wicketkeeper-batter Alex Carey in a tightly contested vote.

5 hours ago·Chandigarh, India

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Times of India

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Travis Head wins second straight Allan Border Medal, joins elite list

Travis Head secured his second consecutive Allan Border Medal award. He narrowly defeated close friend Alex Carey by a single vote. Mitchell Starc received the Shane Warne Men's Test Player of the Year award. Mitchell Marsh was named ODI Player of the Year. Tim David earned the T20I award for his performances.

6 hours ago·India

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India TV News

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Travis Head just beats Alex Carey to win Allan Border Medal, only fifth player to retain prestigious award

Travis Head retained the Allan Border Medal after edging Alex Carey by a single vote at Cricket Australia's annual awards in Brisbane. Mitchell Starc won the Test Player of the Year award, while Mitchell Marsh and Tim David claimed the ODI and T20I honours respectively.

11 hours ago·Noida, India

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