Australian opener Travis Head has been ruled out of the remaining T20 International matches against India due to workload management, Cricket Australia confirmed on Monday. The decision comes as part of Australia’s rotation strategy to keep key players fit ahead of the upcoming Test series.
Head, who played a crucial role in Australia’s earlier games, will return home for rest after a long international season. Team management said the move was planned to prevent fatigue and maintain player fitness for future tournaments.
Australia’s selectors are expected to bring in a replacement from the bench, with all-rounder Aaron Hardie likely to get more playing time in the upcoming fixtures. The team will now rely on their middle order to fill the gap left by Head’s absence.
The 30-year-old left-hander has been in impressive form across formats, contributing heavily in recent ODI and T20 outings. His absence, however, offers younger players a chance to prove themselves against a strong Indian side.
India currently leads the T20I series, and with Head unavailable, Australia will look to regroup and strengthen their batting order for the next matches. Coaches remain confident that the squad’s depth will help maintain competitiveness.
Cricket experts say the decision reflects Australia’s growing focus on long-term player management as they prepare for future international commitments.
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