Head replaces Konstas

Sam Konstas set to be axed for Sri Lanka series with Travis Head promoted to opener
Australian selectors have ignored the urgings of former Test captain Ricky Ponting to stick with teen star Sam Konstas in Sri Lanka, promoting Travis Head to opener for Wednesday’s first Test in Galle.
Head replaces Konstas as Australia opener against Sri Lanka
Travis Head will replace Sam Konstas as Usman Khawaja's opening partner in the first test against Sri Lanka at Galle on Wednesday, Australia's stand-in captain Steve Smith said on the eve of the match.
Not Sam Konstas, Australia set to play new opener in first Test against Sri Lanka
Australia skipper Steve Smith has confirmed that Sam Konstas will not open in the first Test against Sri Lanka in Galle. Konstas started his Test career on a high putting up a decent show in two Tests against India but the 19-year-old is struggling to find a place in the playing XI.
Travis Head and not Sam Konstas will open the batting with Usman Khawaja in Sri Lanka
Australian selectors have defied the urgings of former Test captain Ricky Ponting to stick with teen star Sam Konstas in Sri Lanka and elevated Travis Head to open the batting in Wednesday’s first Test in Galle.
Sam Konstas must play in Sri Lanka. Cooper Connolly should not
With the World Test Championship five months away and the Ashes defence back home next summer, the Australian Test team needs Konstas to get as much game time as possible. Connolly just needs to prove himself.
Clarke: Need to back Konstas to score runs in Sri Lanka
Former Australia captain Michael Clarke believes Australia shouldn't tinker too much with the batting order.
Australia stand-in captain Smith confirms Head to replace Konstas as opener
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Head to replace Konstas as Aussie opener for first Test
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