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Travis Head has won the 2026 Allan Border Medal, recognized for his outstanding cricket performance in Australia.

Travis Head made history by winning the 2026 Allan Border Medal, an accolade awarded to Australia's best male cricketer each year. This achievement marks back-to-back wins for Head, who secured the honor by a narrow margin of one vote. The Allan Border Medal holds great prestige within Australian cricket, acknowledging consistent excellence on and off the field.