Perth: David Warner believes Travis Head can open the batting for Australia long-term and has lifted the lid on how the man who destroyed England in Perth wanted to go to the top of the order when Warner retired.

Australia have not had a settled opening combination since Warner finished up with the series against Pakistan in January 2024, but Usman Khawaja’s back spasms resulted in Head putting his hand up to accompany Jake Weatherald in nthe second innings in Perth and go on to play one of the greatest innings in Test history.

David Warner and Travis Head during their days opening together. Credit: Getty

The flurry of shots from Head left England shell-shocked, and Warner said there was no doubt that the 31-year-old Test team vice-captain had the capacity to take on the role on

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