Head justifies Australia's bold decision to drop Sam Konstas for first Sri Lanka Test by smashing a half-century off just 35 balls as an opener, helping Australia secure a commanding victory over the hosts.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Head's promotion to the opener, along with the omission of Sam Konstas and the inclusion of debutant Josh Inglis, has sparked considerable debate in Australia. Despite all the talks, the vice-captain Head expressed confidence that the 19-year-old Konstas could play against South Africa at Lord\u2019s in June.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cMost likely I\u2019ll go back into the middle-order and Sam would open, but I\u2019m glad I\u2019m not a selector. Josh has had an amazing start, guys are playing well, Greeny\u2019s [Cameron Green] going to be fit,\" Head said ahead of Thursday\u2019s second Test, as quoted by The Sydney Morning Herald.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cSo it\u2019s going to be hard to fit in and I think that\u2019s what we want. We want an Australian cricket team that\u2019s tough to get in, where everyone\u2019s pushing for spots. That\u2019s where the pressure comes in, trying to hold your spot on every Test knowing there are people behind you. So we\u2019re in a strong position. It\u2019s better having seven or eight batters talked about than three or four,\" he added.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Head reiterated that he is unlikely to open the batting in Test matches in seaming conditions.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cSo it\u2019s going to be hard to fit in and I think that\u2019s what we want. We want an Australian cricket team that\u2019s tough to get in, where everyone\u2019s pushing for spots. That\u2019s where the pressure comes in, trying to hold your spot on every Test knowing there are people behind you. So we\u2019re in a strong position. It\u2019s better having seven or eight batters talked about than three or four,\" he added.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
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