Travis Head, instrumental in Australia’s ODI World Cup victory, now plays a crucial role against Pakistan in the World Test Championship.
Under Captain Pat Cummins, the team includes vice-captains Head and veteran Steve Smith, raising speculation about future leadership.
Cricket Australia identifies 29-year-old Head as a potential captain, mentored by Smith. Since their last Test against England in July, Australia’s sole change sees Nathan Lyon replacing the injured Todd Murphy.
Travis Head showcases a strong leadership record, having captained South Australia in 62 Sheffield Shield matches, guiding the team to two finals.
His extensive experience spans across List A cricket and the Big Bash League, demonstrating his adeptness in leadership roles within varied cricket formats.
Australia’s XI against Pakistan includes David Warner, Usman Khawaja, Marnus Labuschagne, Steve Smith, Travis Head, Mitchell Marsh, Alex Carey, Mitchell Starc, Pat Cummins, Nathan Lyon, Josh Hazlewood.
Pakistan introduces debutants Amir Jamal and Khurram Shahzad in their playing eleven for the first Test.
