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With the fourth Test of the five-match Border-Gavaskar Trophy (BGT) 2024-25 just days away from start, the hosts, Australia have injury concerns looming in their side. The Pat Cummins-led side are facing uncertainty over the fitness of their star batter Travis Head. It is to be noted that Head suffered a quad strain during the third Test at the Gabba in Brisbane.
The update comes after Head, who has been exceptional form with the bat in the ongoing series, failed to fully participate in training on Tuesday, December 24. Notably, Head, who has been the wrecker in chief, has amassed 409 runs across the three Tests in BGT 2024-25.
Travis Head’s participation under cloud for Boxing Day Test vs India
The 30-year-old batter had earlier missed a session on Monday, December 23 due to tight quad, a lingering issue from the Brisbane Test. However, his brief session in the nets later raised further fitness concerns, followed by a detailed conversation with team physiotherapist Nick Jones. However, later, Australia Head Coach Andrew McDonald shared an optimistic update on Head’s injury, confirming that he is yet to prove his fitness and will surely be part of the fourth Test.
"He's been doing everything he can to be ready, and while there are a few boxes to tick, we expect him to play," McDonald said after Australia's first full training session at the MCG. "The chat was mostly about his fielding position and what he can do there," McDonald added, hinting that Head's role in the field might be slightly adjusted depending on his recovery.
Australia’s squad for final two Tests of BGT 2024-25
Pat Cummins (c), Travis Head (vc), Steve Smith (vc), Sean Abbott, Scott Boland, Alex Carey, Josh Inglis, Usman Khawaja, Sam Konstas, Marnus Labuschagne, Nathan Lyon, Mitchell Marsh, Jhye Richardson, Mitchell Starc, Beau Webster
