Travis Head Wins Race to Become Australia’s No. 5 in Ashes
Travis Head has won the race to be Australia’s No. 5 for the first Ashes Test at the Gabba. In which Mitchell Starc is also locked in fast attack.
Starc was expected to hold his position ahead of in-form Jhye Richardson. But the final batting position was the closest decision that needed to be made after Alex Carey was confirmed as the wicketkeeper.
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Travis Head has Regained that Spot by Ousting Veteran Usman Khawaja
Travis Head has reclaimed that spot by ousting veteran Usman Khawaja. Where he lost during the series against India last season. He was included in the squad for the postponed tour of South Africa earlier this season.
“It was a tough one,” said captain Pat Cummins. “The selectors call, both really good options, in really strong form. Uzi’s experience is great and we’re really lucky that Trav has been playing and churning out a lot of us over the years. “
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Cummins also revealed that it is likely that he will not take the new ball. Will instead put it in the hands of Stark and Josh Hazlewood, at least to begin with. He said that Starc has been progressing a lot in training for the last few days.
Travis has Scored 394 Runs this Sheffield Shield season at 49.25 with two Hundreds
Travis Head has scored 394 runs in this Sheffield Shield season at 49.25 with two centuries. Including one of the most recent matches against Queensland. While Khawaja has scored 460 runs with centuries at 65.71.
“He’s building well, we had a really good center-wicket yesterday. He was quick, he was swinging the ball big. We weren’t surprised but it was great. You have something in the world.” Excellent batsmen, Steve Smith, Marnus who looked like Starcy. He was a handful. So many good signs.”
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How will Cummins handle himself as a fast bowling captain? With a lot of focus on it, he said that he would be fielding at mid-off most of the time but would not be afraid to take the occasional over at fine leg to freshen up when needed.
This could leave some immediate decision-making in the hands of vice-captain Steven Smith who is set to take a more active role in the new leadership pair.