Travis Head wins the Allan Border Medal for a second straight year, finishing the voting period ahead of fellow Australian stars Alex Carey and Mitchell Starc. Multiple reports say Head’s selection comes after a strong season highlighted by three Ashes centuries. ABC Australia describes Head as having a “big year,” with his performances including three Ashes hundreds forming a central part of his medal-winning case. NDTV adds more detail on the voting outcome, reporting that Head narrowly finishes ahead of Carey by a single vote, while Starc is third by just three votes. The voting period is described as running from 29 January 2025 to 8 January 2026. Together, the outlets present Head as the clear winner while emphasizing how close the race is, with Carey and Starc both finishing near the top. The award places Head among an elite group of Australian players to win the medal in consecutive years. The final result reflects performance across the eligibility window and the ranking of voting by those involved in the award process.