Australian cricketer Travis Head has been released from the national T20 International squad for the remaining matches against India, opting instead to participate in the Sheffield Shield.
This move comes as he aims to gear up for the upcoming Ashes series against England.
The left-handed opening batter will play alongside Alex Carey for South Australia against Tasmania starting November 10.
Having recently struggled in white-ball formats, Head is hoping to regain form in red-ball cricket ahead of the Ashes Test commencing on November 21 in Perth.
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Head’s decision is part of a broader trend among Australian players prioritizing the Ashes, with Josh Hazlewood and Sean Abbott also choosing domestic matches over T20 games against India. Reports indicate that all likely Ashes squad members will feature in Sheffield Shield matches to hone their skills.
(With inputs from agencies.)
