Star Australia batter Travis Head scored a blistering half century on his return as an opener after 22 months during the first Test against Sri Lanka in Galle.

Travis Head will open with Usman Khawaja in the first Test against Sri Lanka, leaving Sam Konstas’ place in the Test team in doubt.

The rainy weather conditions have given Australia a selection problem for the opening test against Sri Lanka starting Wednesday, although one thing seems certain: Travis Head will open the batting.

Australia has yet to finalize their XI for the Galle Test against Sri Lanka. Captain Steve Smith confirms Travis Head will open with Usman Khawaja, replacing Sam Konstas. Smith hints minimal changes,

Australia made a couple of tweaks to their batting order with Travis Head replacing Sam Konstas at the top and Josh Inglis, the debutant, set to come in at No 5 in the first of the two Tests against Sri Lanka in Galle.

Steve Smith became the 15th member of test cricket's 10,000-run club as he and opener Usman Khawaja smashed hundreds to help Australia rack up 330 for two on the opening day of the first test against Sri Lanka in Galle on Wednesday.

Travis Head will replace Sam Konstas as Usman Khawaja's opening partner in the first test against Sri Lanka at Galle on Wednesday, Australia's stand-in captain Steve Smith said on the eve of the match.

Australia's star batter Travis Head snaffled a one-handed stunner at short leg on Day 2 of the opening Test against Sri Lanka at the Galle International Stadium.

Travis Head set to open the batting for Australia in the first Test against Sri Lanka in Galle, replacing Usman Khawaja.

Kuhnemann trapped Oshada Fernando (seven) lbw in the second over of the innings, while Starc removed fellow Dimuth Karunaratne (seven) shortly later thanks to a cracking catch from sub fielder Nathan McSweeney.

Travis Head is set to replace Sam Konstas as Usman Khawaja's opening partner in Australia's test match against Sri Lanka. Head impressed with his batting against spin-heavy teams, which will be advantageous in Galle.

Take a look at Travis Head's awe-inspiring one-handed catch on Day 2 of the first Test between Sri Lanka and Australia, only on CricTracker.