Former Australian opener David Warner expressed his desire for Travis Head to open the batting for Australia within the upcoming Take a look at collection in opposition to Sri Lanka, which begins on January 29, in Galle. Warner’s feedback come amidst discussions concerning the perfect lineup for the Australian staff as they put together for difficult circumstances within the subcontinent.
David Warner’s selection of openers
Warner, who has been a stalwart of Australian cricket, emphasised the significance of expertise on the subject of opening the innings in Sri Lanka. He acknowledged that whereas Sam Konstas showcased spectacular expertise throughout his debut collection in opposition to India, he lacks the expertise that Head brings to the desk. “Within the subcontinent through the years, we’ve not had quite a lot of success. What does success appear like for the Australian cricket staff? It’s getting off to begin and with the ability to capitalize,” Warner said as quoted by Perth Now.
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He highlighted Head’s earlier performances in subcontinental circumstances, noting that he has opened on 5 events in such environments, scoring 223 runs at a median of 55.75. Warner believes that this expertise offers Head an edge over Konstas, who’s but to play any cricket within the subcontinent.
Regardless of leaning in direction of Head, Warner didn’t dismiss Konstas’ potential fully. The younger batsman made headlines with some audacious strokes throughout his debut innings in opposition to India, demonstrating his means to tackle bowlers like Jasprit Bumrah. Nonetheless, Warner identified that whereas Konstas has proven promise, he may gain advantage from extra expertise earlier than taking over the accountability of opening in difficult circumstances.Warner remarked, “Might Sam do this as nicely? He most likely may. However I believe with the expertise that Trav’s acquired and the opposition most likely going, ‘Wow, it’s Travis Head, we’re going to must be on level from ball one.’”
A twin opening technique?
In a twist to his evaluation, Warner additionally urged that having each Head and Konstas open collectively may very well be an thrilling choice. “For me, it’s about them enjoying their recreation and what they should do and that’s principally intuition,” he mentioned. “I believe it’d be transfer in the event that they did that (opened with Head). On the opposite facet, it wouldn’t be a nasty transfer if Sam opened the batting.”
This twin strategy may present Australia with a dynamic opening partnership able to capitalizing on early overs in opposition to Sri Lankan bowlers.