Australian batter Travis Head has taken a step back from the T20I squad against India to hone his red-ball skills in the Sheffield Shield ahead of the Ashes.

Despite managing just a modest performance in recent games, Head is set to feature in South Australia's upcoming Shield match against Tasmania, according to Cricket Australia.

The T20 series against India remains balanced at 1-1, with the decisive fourth match scheduled on the Gold Coast this Thursday.

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