Travis Head compared to David Warner after Ashes series

Former Test player Mike Hussey and stand-in captain Steve Smith compared Travis Head’s aggressive opening to David Warner after Head scored three centuries and Australia won the Ashes 4-1.

Travis Head has been likened to David Warner after a strong showing in the recent Ashes series. He scored three centuries and was named player of the match as Australia sealed a 4-1 series win with a five-wicket victory at the SCG. Head moved to the top of the order at home after Usman Khawaja suffered a back injury, and he said it was "probably likely" he would remain there long-term. The comparison was voiced by Mike Hussey and echoed by stand-in captain Steve Smith. Key points: - Head scored three centuries in the Ashes and was player of the match as Australia won the series 4-1. - He shifted to opening at home after Usman Khawaja sustained a back injury and has said staying there is "probably likely." - Head averaged 62.90 in this Ashes series, his highest for any series in which he played more than two Tests. - Mike Hussey and Steve Smith compared Head’s aggressive, ball‑striking approach to David Warner and suggested he can fill a similar role. - Questions remain over a long-term opening partner after Jake Weatherald averaged 22.33 across the five Tests. - Australia is preparing for a busy 12 months starting in August with up to 21 Tests, and Hussey noted there will be inevitable challenges if Head faces the new ball long term. Summary: The Ashes performance has increased calls for Head to remain as an opener and has prompted public comparisons to David Warner. Selection of a steady long-term opening partner remains unresolved following Weatherald’s series. Australia’s packed schedule from August will provide further tests for any opening arrangement. Undetermined at this time.