Travis Head, standing at short-leg, took a sensational one-handed catch to dismiss Angelo Mathews on Day 2 of the first Test in Galle.
Usman Khawaja has made the first double-century of his Test career as Australia presses home its advantage against Sri Lanka on day two. Follow live.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Travis Head will replace Sam Konstas as Usman Khawaja's opening partner in the first test against Sri Lanka at Galle on Wednesday, Australia's stand-in captain Steve Smith said on the eve of the match.
Australia's star batter Travis Head snaffled a one-handed stunner at short leg on Day 2 of the opening Test against Sri Lanka at the Galle International Stadium.
Star Australia batter Travis Head scored a blistering half century on his return as an opener after 22 months during the first Test against Sri Lanka in Galle.
Travis Head will replace Sam Konstas as the opener for Australia's first Test against Sri Lankaa at the Galle International Stadium. The decision was confirmed by captain Steven Smith on the eve of the match, saying Head's past success on subcontinent pitches was a key factor.