Travis Head has revealed “robust” conversations he had with selectors within the wake of his shock omission earlier than the primary Test towards India.
Speaking to reporters in Delhi earlier than subsequent week’s third Test in Indore, Head stated he too was left blindsided by the decision which left Matthew Hayden “speechless” in commentary.
“It was something that I didn’t expect coming here, sometimes that happens,” he stated.
“I thought the way I was able to go through that week and prepare myself to be ready for another chance, it was nice to get the next opportunity. Now it’s about making the most of that.”
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Head revealed he had “robust” talks with tour selectors Tony Dodemaide and Andrew McDonald, including the mutual respect made it straightforward to really feel comfy expressing his opinion.
“The conversations were robust,” Head stated.
“Everyone has different opinions. I respect the coaching staff and selectors and I have a really strong relationship with them. I think that’s what made the conversations [go] the way they went, because there’s respect that goes both ways and we were able to voice our opinions.
“I woke up the next morning and I’m still on tour playing for Australia, I still get to do what I love to do. I’d love to be competing and playing but there’s another way I can support the guys the best I could and prepare the best way I could for another opportunity.
“I still feel like I’m in a great space. It’s just one week that didn’t go my way.”
Head obtained one other probability within the second Test in Nagpur and put Australia in a powerful place at stumps on day two, albeit shortly falling the following day however not after placing up 43 runs.
The 29-year-old, who was coming off a record-breaking dwelling Test summer time, is about to stay on the prime of the order for the remainder of the collection towards India with the injured Warner unavailable.
But Head maintained on Saturday that he’s prepared to bat anyplace if it means being within the group.
“Honestly, after missing out in the first Test, I’d bat anywhere that the team needed me to get a game, so I’ve always said that,” he stated.
“I didn’t come here expecting to be opening the batting last inning but whether it’s opening the batting, coming in at five, I’ve got to find a way at both of them if needed for the team.”
Originally revealed as Travis Head reveals ‘robust’ conflict with selectors after choice snub
Source: www.dailytelegraph.com.au
