Travis Head ruled out of the fifth ODI against Australia due to a minor hamstring injury. Following the conclusion of the ODI series, Sri Lanka will face Australia in two Test matches.
The Australian team is still concerned about injuries. As all-rounder Travis Head has been ruled out of the ongoing ODI series against Sri Lanka. With only one game remaining in the five-match series. Sri Lanka has already clinched the trophy following their magnificent victory over the visitors in the fourth One-Day International on June 21. Travis Head suffered a hamstring injury while fielding in the previous match, forcing him to withdraw from the upcoming match.
This has also raised questions about his participation in the upcoming Test series. The first game of the two-match series will be played on Wednesday, June 29, at the Galle International Stadium. With one of the key middle-order batters injured and Australia having already lost the ODI series. The Test series will be difficult for the visitors.
“It’s more of a precaution, especially considering where he fields. ” He fields in the outfield, where the ground is quite heavy, and he gets many Ks. “I’m not sure how he’ll be for the Tests, but he’s definitely not available for tomorrow,” white-ball captain Aaron Finch told cricket.com.au.
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Australian lineup falls short of middle-order options
It is the latest in a long line of injuries for the Australian team. Given that Ashton Agar is also out with a side strain, the team appears set to keep one of Matthew Kuhnemann or Jon Holland on the bench for the Test series.
The Australian Test team does not have a backup batter. Instead of the starting lineup used in Pakistan earlier this year, Mitch Marsh, an all-rounder, and Josh Inglis, a wicketkeeper, serve as middle-order options.
Mitchell Starc and Steve Smith will also miss the fifth ODI because the former is still recovering from an injury to his left index finger and the latter has a quad niggle. Both players practiced with the red ball in the nets on Tuesday, indicating that their focus has shifted completely to the Test matches.
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