Australia Omits Travis Head from T20 Squad for India Series

Australia’s batter, Travis Head, has been released from the T20I squad against India to focus on red-ball practice in the Sheffield Shield in preparation for the Ashes. The left-hander contributed 28 runs in Australia’s four-wicket victory in Melbourne last week but only managed six runs from four balls during the third T20 in Hobart on Sunday, where Australia suffered a five-wicket defeat. Head will now be available for South Australia’s upcoming Shield match against Tasmania next week, Cricket Australia announced on Monday. The first Ashes Test is set to begin in Perth on November 21. The T20 series is currently tied at 1-1, with the opening match in Canberra being washed out by rain. The fourth match is scheduled to take place on the Gold Coast on Thursday. Published on November 3, 2025.