Travis Head takes one of the best catches of his career as Australia takes three wickets in the final hour of day two to further turn the screws against Sri Lanka in the first Test in Galle.
During the first test match between Sri Lanka and Australia, Aussie star Travis Head took an incredible catch at short leg to dismiss Angelo Mathews. A video of the catch went viral on social media. The catch came in the 10th over of Day 2 when Nathan Lyon bowled a sharp delivery.
Australia may well have traded short-term gain for long-term pain with Sam Konstas – to win a Test that doesn’t need to be won.
Travis Head says Australia will consider taking the radical step of changing the batting order mid-game against Sri Lanka.
Travis Head is set to replace Sam Konstas as Usman Khawaja's opening partner in Australia's test match against Sri Lanka. Head impressed with his batting against spin-heavy teams, which will be advantageous in Galle.
Travis Head set to open the batting for Australia in the first Test against Sri Lanka in Galle, replacing Usman Khawaja.
Australian selectors have defied the urgings of former Test captain Ricky Ponting to stick with teen star Sam Konstas in Sri Lanka and elevated Travis Head to open the batting in Wednesday’s first Test in Galle.
Australian selectors have ignored the urgings of former Test captain Ricky Ponting to stick with teen star Sam Konstas in Sri Lanka, promoting Travis Head to opener for Wednesday’s first Test in Galle.
Steve Smith confirms Travis Head will open alongside Usman Khawaja in the first Test against Sri Lanka, with Sam Konstas being considered for the midd
Sri Lanka have missed a golden opportunity to dismiss in-form Australian batter Travis Head in the first innings of the first Test in Galle. With young gun Sam Konstas dropped, Head opened the batting and was in blistering form right from the get-go.
Travis Head will open the batting for Australia in the first Test against Sri Lanka in Galle, leaving Sam Konstas in a battle for a middle order position to save his spot in the side.