FIVE-TIME champions Australia were dealt a significant blow ahead of the tournament after Travis Head fractured his left hand in their series defeat to South Africa, leaving the opener’s presence at the World Cup in doubt.
Australia coach Andrew McDonald has said Head will miss the first half of the tournament but it has yet to be announced whether he will be part of the final 15-man squad. Head looked set to start the World Cup as David
Warner’s opening partner, having averaged 61 at the top of the order since returning to the 50-over set-up during last year’s t...