IND v AUS: Travis Head relishing recall after being dropped for first take a look at

Australian middle-order batsman Travis Head mentioned being dropped for the opening take a look at in India got here as a shock after “robust” conversations with the selectors, and he was able to play anyplace within the line-up after being recalled.

The 29-year-old aggressive left-hander was neglected of the crew for the primary take a look at of the four-match sequence in Nagpur after struggling in opposition to spin on the excursions of Pakistan and Sri Lanka.

But the transfer got here underneath fireplace from former gamers together with Steve Waugh and Matthew Hayden.

“It was something that I didn’t expect coming here,” Head informed reporters in New Delhi. “The conversations were robust. Everyone has different opinions. I respect the coaching staff and selectors and I have a strong relationship with them.

“I think that’s what made the conversations the way they went because there’s respect that goes both ways, and we were able to voice our opinions. I woke up the next morning and I’m still on tour playing for Australia, I still get to do what I love to do. I’d love to be competing and playing but there’s another way I can support the guys… I still feel like I’m in a great space,” he mentioned.

Head, who scored three half-centuries in Australia’s latest dwelling sequence in opposition to South Africa and likewise impressed in opposition to the West Indies, was recalled for the second take a look at within the Indian capital.

Australia went on to lose by six wickets to go 2-0 down within the sequence, however Head scored 12 earlier than top-scoring for his crew with 43 within the second innings after being promoted to open the batting with David Warner substituted after struggling a concussion.

“It was a small sample piece, but over here small sample pieces can be a little bit of gold to hopefully push on for the next two tests,” Head mentioned.

“After missing out in the first Test, I’d bat anywhere that the team needed me to get a game,” he added.

The third take a look at begins in Indore on March 1, with the ultimate match in Ahmedabad. The two groups then face off in three one-day internationals starting March 17.