Australia Vs West Indies Test Series: Travis Head Tests Positive For COVID-19

Australian cricketer Travis Head has reportedly tested positive for COVID-19. Here are the details.

Travis Head was man of the match against West Indies in the first Test

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Australia Vs West Indies Test Series: Australian star all-rounder Travis Head has reportedly tested positive for COVID-19 and can potentially miss out on the second and final Test against West Indies starting January 25 at the fortress of Australia, The Gabba Stadium in Brisbane. Australia have already retained the Frank Worrell Trophy after beating West Indies in the first Test by 10 wickets inside seven sessions of the match.

Travis Head tested positive for COVID-19. [The Age]

- Wishing a speedy recovery for Head. pic.twitter.com/WtTw7Z2GHA

— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) January 22, 2024

However, the Australian side will be boosted by the announcement related to Usman Khawaja as the New South Wales-based batter ha sbeen cleared to play in the final Test.

Good news for the Aussies and Usman Khawaja, with the opener fit to play in Brisbane after showing 'no symptoms of delayed concussion' #AUSvWI

— cricket.com.au (@cricketcomau) January 22, 2024

 

Here's How Australia Can Lineup Against West Indies In The Second And Final Test Match

Australia's probable starting XI can look like this:

• Steve Smith 
• Usman Khawaja
• Marnus Labuschagne
• Mitchell Marsh
• Cameron Green
• Alex Carey (wk)
• Pat Cummins
• Mitchell Starc
• Scott Boland
• Josh Hazlewood
• Nathan Lyon

With the trophy retained and series seemingly more likely to be winnable 2-0, Australia won't be under much pressure as they sit comfortably atop the World Test Championship standings. The probable lineup can see one change, and that can be the introduction of Matt Renshaw in the side as the 13-man squad just have two extra players and with Travis Head now almost certainly ruled out, there is no replacement named yet.

West Indies on the other hand have find one silver lining of their own as debutant Shamar Joseph was extremely impressive as he bowled immensely well on good surface and also chipped in with bat as his handy runs avoided a further embarrasment for the Island nation.