Travis Head released from T20I squad to prepare for Ashes via Sheffield Shield

Travis Head Released from T20I Squad for Ashes Preparation

Travis Head has been released from Australia’s T20 International squad for the final two matches against India to play Sheffield Shield cricket for South Australia as preparation for the Ashes series.

Selection Strategy for Senior Players

The decision, reported by cricket.com.au, allows senior players to manage their workloads and fine-tune their preparations ahead of the Ashes, which starts on November 21 in Perth.

Player Choices and Team Updates

Head participated in the first three T20Is of the five-match series but chose to return to red-ball cricket rather than continue in the white-ball format.
Several senior teammates are also returning to first-class cricket this week:

Steve Smith, Mitchell Starc, and Josh Hazlewood to play for New South Wales in their Sheffield Shield match starting Monday.
Cameron Green expected to resume bowling for Western Australia against Queensland at the WACA Ground.

Focus on Red-Ball Preparation

The shift to red-ball cricket highlights Australia's strong emphasis on Test match readiness less than three weeks before the Ashes.

"Head will line up alongside Alex Carey for South Australia against Tasmania from November 10. It marks his first first-class match since the West Indies tour in July and provides an opportunity to regain form after a quiet white-ball spell."

Author's summary: Australia is prioritizing red-ball preparation for key players like Travis Head to ensure peak performance for the upcoming Ashes series starting November 21.

cricexec — 2025-11-04

Travis Head Released from T20I Squad for Ashes Preparation

Selection Strategy for Senior Players

Player Choices and Team Updates

Focus on Red-Ball Preparation

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