: It was something that I didnt expect coming here, sometimes that happens: Travis Head on Nagpur Test exclusion #IndiaNEWS #Sports New Delhi, Feb 25 (IANS) Australias middle-order batter Travis Head

It was something that I didnt expect coming here, sometimes that happens: Travis Head on Nagpur Test exclusion #IndiaNEWS #Sports
New Delhi, Feb 25 (IANS) Australias middle-order batter Travis Head said being dropped for the opening Test against India was something which he didnt expect. He added that he was ready to play anywhere in the line-up after being recalled for the second Test in New Delhi.
Left-handed Head was left out of Australias playing eleven for the first Test of the four-match series in Nagpur after his previous struggles against spin on the tours of Pakistan and Sri Lanka last year, a move which was heavily criticised by former players like the legendary Steve Waugh.
It was as simple as that, I didnt get an opportunity. It was something that I didnt expect coming here, sometimes that happens. The conversations were robust. Everyone has different opinions. I respect the coaching staff and selectors and I have a really strong relationship with them.
I think thats what made the conversations (go) the way they went because theres respect that goes both ways and we were able to voice our opinions. And I woke up the next morning and Im still on tour playing for Australia, I still get to do what I love to do … I still feel like Im in a great space. Its just one week that didnt go my way, said Head ahead of the Australia Test team flying out to Indore ahead of the third Test starting March 1.
Back in the eleven to bat at five in the first innings in New Delhi, Head then opened the batting when David Warner was ruled out mid-way due to concussion. Head was attacking in his approach, making a quick 43 off 46 balls before his fall in the opening over on day three began an Australian batting implosion, crashing to 113 all out, which India chased down with six wickets in hand.
I didnt come here expecting to be opening the batting last innings, but, whether its opening the batting, coming in at five, Ive got to find a way to do both of them if needed for the team. Ill put my head down, stick my butt out and try and do the best I can for the team, he added.
Head elaborated on his attacking approach in Tests, pointing out that the formula has improved his defensive play too. Sri Lanka especially, when it was more spin-friendly than Pakistan, I found myself sitting on the crease a little bit and probably looking more to defend and then waiting to attack.
Instead here, where Ive come with the approach of I want to attack first and defend second. I think when I do that in my game naturally, Ive looked to attack, my feet move better, Im in better positions and I defend the ball better.
In times of trying to find runs or feeling out of form, sometimes youve got a defensive mindset, and sometimes its easy to go the other way. Its a balancing act in your whole career.

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