Australia's bold move to open with Travis Head, replacing the injured Usman Khawaja, led to a stunning 8-wicket victory against England in the first Ashes Test.

Australia's injured captain Pat Cummins floated in the idea of trying out a new opening combination, Travis Head put his hand up, head coach Andrew McDonald agreed and stand-in skipper Steve Smith said: "Go for your life." That's how Australia pulled a rabbit out of their hat to stun England in the first Ashes Test, which ended inside two days with the hosts winning by 8 wickets in Perth on Saturday. On a pitch that had plenty

A casual idea floated inside Australia’s dressing room turned into one of the boldest and most inspired Ashes calls in recent memory — sending Travis Head to open the batting in place of the injured Usm

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