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.

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In an interesting turn of events, Australia's stand-in captain Steve Smith revealed that Travis Head will take Sam Konstas' opening slot during the impending Test series against Sri Lanka. Find out more,

Australia have finalised Travis Head as Usman Khawaja's opening partner for the first Test against Sri Lanka in Galle. Khawaja was partnered by Nathan McSweeney first and later Sam Konstas during their most-recent Test series against India at home.

Australia have their first overseas assignment of 2025 when they head to Sri Lanka for the Warne-Muralitharan Trophy in January and early February.

Steve Smith confirms Travis Head will open alongside Usman Khawaja in the first Test against Sri Lanka, with Sam Konstas being considered for the midd

Travis Head has ousted Sam Konstas from the top of the Australian batting order for the first Test against Sri Lanka.