Christchurch, March 11 -- Australian batter Travis Head continued his slump in the longer format of the game during the second Test against New Zealand at Christchurch on Monday.

During the chase of 279 runs, Head could manage only 18 runs in 43 balls. Earlier in the first innings, he made 21 runs in 19 balls, with two fours and a six.

Since the ICC World Test Championship final against India, where he smashed a match-winning 163, Head's Test cricket figures have been on a downward trajectory. In 12 matches since that title-winning clash, Head has scored 631 runs in 22 innings at an average of 28.68, with a century and three fifties. His best score is 119.

The opener's form in international cricket across all formats has been shaky sin...