Former Australian captains Matthew Hayden and Steve Waugh have been left shell-shocked by the axing of Travis Head for the first Test against India, with the former saying the player himself was in disbelief after knowing his fate. The Australian team management chose right-handed batter Peter Handscomb ahead of the 2021-22 Ashes "Player of the Series" Head, probably because the 29-year-old is a left-hander.
'Hard To Believe': Matthew Hayden, Steve Waugh Express Shock At Travis Head's Axing For Nagpur Test
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India vs Australia: Former Australian captains Matthew Hayden and Steve Waugh have been left shell-shocked by the axing of Travis Head for the first Test against India.
File photo of Travis Head.© AFP
The first Test between India and Australia is taking place at the Vidarbha Cricket Association Stadium, Nagpur.
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