Archive · 28 Dec 2025
Travis Head defends Ben Duckett over Noosa incident
Travis Head, an Australian cricketer, supported his teammate Ben Duckett from England after a video showed Duckett looking drunk during a trip to Noosa.
Head said everyone makes mistakes and that the situation was blown out of proportion.
He also mentioned that Australian players have done similar things in the past.
England's trip to Noosa was during a break in the Ashes series, and even though they had some issues, they later won a match in Melbourne, ending a long losing streak in Australia.
The series ended with Australia winning 3-1.
Travis Head defended Ben Duckett after a video showed Duckett intoxicated during a trip to Noosa.
Head stated that the incident was overblown and that Australian players have had similar incidents.
England's managing director, Rob Key, initiated an investigation into players' behavior during the Noosa trip.
England ended an 18-match winless streak in Australia with a victory in Melbourne.
The Ashes series concluded with Australia winning 3-1.
- Who
- Travis Head (Australia), Ben Duckett (England)
- What
- Controversy over Duckett's inebriated state during Noosa trip
- When
- During the Ashes series break, before the third Test
- Where
- Noosa, Australia
- Why
- Viral social media video sparked scrutiny
- Involved Players
- Ben Duckett (England), Travis Head (Australia)
- Incident Location
- Noosa, Australia
- Context
- During the Ashes series break
- England's Performance
- Ended 18-match winless streak in Australia
- Series Result
- Australia won the series 3-1
Sources
Head reveals he reached out to Duckett after Noosa backlash 'to see if he was going alright'
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