Though selectors are yet to explain the rationale behind their decision,Head’s poor record on the subcontinent and perceived weaknesses against spin bowling in this part of the world would undoubtedly have been major factors behind his shock omission.
In seven Tests in Asia,Head has made just 213 runs at 21.3 and passed 50 only once – on debut against Pakistan in Dubai 2018.
Head also failed in Pakistan and Sri Lanka last year after a hot summer at home. He made just six,12 and five in the latter tour,and could not convince on-tour selectors Andrew McDonald and Tony Dodemaide in the pre-series training camp that he had sufficiently improved to warrant selection.