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Head-Weatherald Opening Blitz Fuels Australia's Ashes Lead
17 Dec, 2025
Summary
- Cummins lauded Head and Weatherald for setting a strong opening platform.
- Head's adaptable attitude and vice-captaincy impress skipper Cummins.
- Australia leads the Ashes series 2-0 heading into the third Test.
Australian skipper Pat Cummins has expressed his strong approval of the opening partnership between Travis Head and Jake Weatherald during the ongoing Ashes series. Cummins emphasized how their ability to maintain scoring momentum and adapt to England's bowling has provided a solid foundation for the team's innings, enabling subsequent batters like Marnus Labuschagne and Steve Smith to capitalize.
Head's crucial role was further underscored by his replacement of the injured Usman Khawaja as an opener, where he delivered a match-winning century. His willingness to bat in various positions, including opening and at number five, has been commended by Cummins as a testament to his 'team man' mentality and vice-captaincy.
With Australia currently leading the Ashes series 2-0, the focus now shifts to the third Test in Adelaide. This crucial match is vital for England to remain in contention for retaining the Ashes, a feat they last achieved in Australia during the 2010-11 tour.
