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Adelaide
Australian batter Travis Head on Monday said that the sides’ batsmen are looking to hold their own against India’s attack going into the second Test at Adelaide, reported Fox Cricket.
"We hold high expectations for both sides and it’s a very individualised sport,” Head was quoted as saying by Fox Cricket.
"The batters want to hold their own. We know how good our bowlers have been for us in the past, and they’ve gotten us out of trouble a lot,” he added, as quoted by Fox Cricket.
The Australian batsman also denied any reports of a possible divide in the squad that is trailing India in this series.
"That can be put to bed,” Head said, as quoted by Fox Cricket. This team’s been together for three to four years ... the guys get along really well,” he added.
"Definitely no divide,” Head asserted.
Head’s comments are aimed at quelling any rumours of discord within the team, emphasizing the unity and mutual respect that has characterized the squad over the past few years.
Earlier, Josh Hazlewood raised eyebrows when he responded to a question about Australia’s approach to the fourth-innings run chase after India set a record target.
"You probably have to ask one of the batters that question,” Hazlewood remarked, prompting speculation about a possible divide within the team, as quoted by Fox Cricket.
Australian cricket legend Adam Gilchrist and former England captain Michael Vaughan speculated that Hazlewood’s remarks indicated a fracture in the playing group. However, Head laughed off such theories while addressing reporters at Adelaide Oval on Monday afternoon.