World Cup 2023: George Bailey Gives a Major Fitness Update About Travis Head; Confirms his Batting Position Upon Return
The ODI World Cup 2023 has been an event filled with ups and downs for the Australian cricket team. After two consecutive losses, they made a resounding comeback with back-to-back wins, showcasing their dominance and caliber.
Amidst all the positivity surrounding the Australian camp, there’s more good news to light up the faces of players and supporters alike as Australia’s chief selector George Bailey recently declared their injured star batter Travis Head fit to make a return.
Travis Head’s Injury and Road to Recovery
A prominent left-handed batter, Head had suffered a hand injury during the South Africa series ahead of the World Cup 2023. Despite the setback, he was included in the Australian squad with the hope of a mid-tournament recovery.
George Bailey gives a major fitness update about Travis Head
The man responsible for shaping the Australian team’s destiny, Bailey, has now provided an encouraging update on Head’s condition in a statement shared on cricket.com.au. He revealed that Head has successfully checked all the boxes on his path to recovery, with the bone in his hand healing. The news clearly indicated that Head will soon be making a comeback in the upcoming matches.
Six to eight weeks may pass after the injury. Bailey stated, "He's progressed incredibly well this week and has checked all the boxes regarding the four-week scan. The bone has mended, so that's all going great.
Bailey confirms Head’s batting position
Bailey not only gave a fitness update but also confirmed Head’s batting position upon his return to the Australian side. The former Aussie cricketer declared that Head would maintain his place as a top-order batter. He emphasized that the whole point of including Head in the squad was to facilitate his return to the team, not to risk him by bringing him back too early.
However, it is obvious that the goal of having him in the squad and getting him this far is not to take a chance by having him return before schedule. (Head) is undoubtedly at the top. That's where he'll fit in, as he's been amazing for us," the seasoned hitter said.
Australia’s current opening Pair
At present, Australia has David Warner and Mitchell Marsh as their opening batters. The duo recently displayed their brilliance by notching up remarkable centuries against Pakistan. Although the return of Head would mean Marsh coming out to bat at no. 3, it will surely add further strength to Australia’s batting lineup, making them an even more formidable force in the ongoing World Cup.
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