Australia’s Travis Head commended his teammate Mitchell Starc for his outstanding performance in the match against England, which led to a decisive victory for the Aussies at Perth’s Optus Stadium in just two days. Despite England’s initial control on Day Two, Australia’s impressive display with both bat and ball secured them an eight-wicket win and the lead in the five-match series.
Head’s remarkable innings of 123 runs off 83 deliveries, supported by Marnus Labuschagne’s unbeaten 51, propelled Australia to victory. Although Head fell to Brydon Carse, he credited Starc’s exceptional seven-wicket haul in the first innings for setting the stage for success.
Starc, named player-of-the-match, took a total of 10 wickets in the Ashes opener, earning praise from Head. Reflecting on the match, Head emphasized the importance of Starc’s performance and expressed confidence as they headed to Brisbane with a 1-0 series lead.
When asked about his innings, Head admitted he had not fully processed it yet. He also discussed his role as an opener due to Usman Khawaja’s injury, highlighting his willingness to contribute to the team’s strategy and the discussions that led to his position change.
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