Why Is Travis Head Absent for Australia in the 3rd ODI Against England at Chester-Le-Street?

In a crucial development, Australia’s star batter Travis Head has been left out of the lineup for the third One-Day International against England at Riverside Ground, Chester-Le-Street. England’s captain Harry Brook won the toss and elected to bowl first, looking to exploit the early seam conditions. Meanwhile, Australian skipper Mitchell Marsh confirmed Head’s absence, with…


Why Is Travis Head Absent for Australia in the 3rd ODI Against England at Chester-Le-Street?

In a crucial development, Australia’s star batter Travis Head has been left out of the lineup for the third One-Day International against England at Riverside Ground, Chester-Le-Street. England’s captain Harry Brook won the toss and elected to bowl first, looking to exploit the early seam conditions. Meanwhile, Australian skipper Mitchell Marsh confirmed Head’s absence, with Cameron Green stepping in to replace him.

What Happened to Travis Head?

Mitchell Marsh revealed that Travis Head has been sidelined due to some muscle soreness, prompting the team to rest him for this fixture. Australia will also be without leg-spinner Adam Zampa, who is unavailable due to illness. As a result, Cameron Green slots in for Head, while Sean Abbott fills in for Zampa in the Australian XI.


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A Welcome Break for England’s Bowlers

Travis Head’s absence might be a source of relief for the England camp. The dynamic opener has been in scintillating form, particularly in the first ODI at Trent Bridge, where he hammered a breathtaking 154 off just 129 balls. His knock, filled with 20 boundaries and 5 sixes, guided Australia to a comfortable seven-wicket victory as they chased down a 316-run target in just 44 overs.

Though Head couldn’t replicate the same magic in the second ODI at Headingley, he still looked dangerous, contributing a quick 29 before being dismissed by Brydon Carse. England’s bowlers will undoubtedly breathe easier with Head out of action, given his red-hot form.

With the series already 2-0 in favor of Australia, the hosts will be desperate to avoid a whitewash and keep their chances alive in the third ODI.