Travis Head makes final push for Ashes Test spot after Usman Khawaja enforced follow-on in Sheffield Shield
ABCSouth Australian batter Travis Head has streaked to a Sheffield Shield century that could secure him a spot in Australia's first Ashes Test XI, and he can thank Queensland captain Usman Khawaja for the opportunity. Key points: Head made 101 in South Australia's second innings Khawaja only scored 4 in Queensland's first knock Queensland enforced the follow-on in Adelaide With the first Test scheduled to start at the Gabba on December 8, the game at Adelaide's Karen Rolton Oval was the last in-game chance for Khawaja and Head to prove they deserved the sole spot up for grabs in Australia's middle order. Khawaja only managed 4 and Head 8 in their respective first innings on a difficult pitch, but after South Australia was dismissed for just 102 early on day three, Khawaja enforced the follow-on. Khawaja is set to bat at number four, but may not get the chance for a second innings, given Queensland has a seemingly comfortable run chase ahead on the final day.