Head ruled out of final Sri Lanka ODI with hamstring injury

While Australia have already conceded the five-match ODI series to the hosts, Sri Lanka 3-1, Travis Head’s injury might leave the visitors sweating. The left-hander is a crucial component of the Kangaroos’ setup in the longest format and his absence could leave the visitors paper-thin in the middle-order with the bat. 

The southpaw sustained a low-grade hamstring injury during the fielding in the fourth ODI against Sri Lanka. Australian skipper, Aaron Finch confirmed the news while stating that he isn’t too sure if the left-hander would be available for the Test series. 

"It's a bit more of a precaution, especially with where he fields," Aaron Finch said in the presser ahead of the final ODI. 

“He fields in the outfield and the ground is quite heavy and he does a lot of Ks. I'm not sure what he'll be like for the Tests but he's definitely not available for tomorrow," he added.

In case the left-hander does not recover in time, Australia could ponder roping in either of Marcus Harris, Matthew Renshaw and Nic Maddinson, who are currently with the A team. Mitchell Starc (finger) and Smith (quad niggle) will continue to miss the ODIs, giving the red-ball format a priority.