Travis Head mystery quashed after short net session, lengthy chat with physio sparked Boxing Day Test concerns

Australia's major worry heading into the fourth Test match of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy series pertains to the fitness of their batting dynamo Travis Head. Australian batsman Travis Head talks to coach Andrew McDonald in the nets at the Melbourne Cricket Ground in Melbourne on December 24 Head had picked up a quad injury during the third Test match in Brisbane after he was spotted limping between wickets when batting in Australia’s second innings. Although he assured that he would turn up for the Boxing Day Test against India after he collected the Player of the Match award at the Gabba, Head did not turn for the optional practice session on Monday at the MCG, sparking concerns, although he had completed running drills and gym work. Following the end of Australia's first full-fledged training session at the MCG, McDonald addressed the media, where he confirmed that Head will be available for the Boxing Day Test.