IND vs AUS: Travis Head leaves Australia T20I squad midway as CA makes HUGE changes for last two games against India

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Published at :November 3, 2025 at 11:53 AM

Modified at :November 3, 2025 at 11:54 AM

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Travis Head didn’t have a great outing in the last two T20Is against India.

Cricket Australia on Monday (November 3) have made massive changes to their squad for the last two T20Is against the Indian Cricket Team. The last two games of the series will be played on November 6 and 8 in Gold Coast and Brisbane.

Travis Head won’t be featuring in the last two T20Is against India as he will be preparing for Ashes 2025-26. The batter will be playing for South Australia in the Sheffield Shield in their game against Tasmania in Hobart next week.

Travis Head didn’t have a great outing in the last two T20Is, bagging low scores. However, he will be a key player for Australia in the Ashes 2025-26. The batter would want to turn around the things, especially with his top score being 31 in last eight innings across T20Is and ODIs.

Sean Abbott, Tanveer Sangha also released from the Australian squad

Australia T20I team 2025 — CAIRNS, AUSTRALIA – AUGUST 16: The Australian team gather during game three of the Men’s T20 International series between Australia and South Africa at Cazaly’s Stadium on August 16, 2025 in Cairns, Australia. (Photo by Emily Barker/Getty Images)

Not only this, Sean Abbott, who was expensive with the ball in third T20I, has also been released from the squad to prepare for the Ashes 2025-26. He will be featuring for New South Wales in their game against Victoria at the SCG.

Leg-spinner Tanveer Sangha, who was added as Adam Zampa’s replacement for three T20Is, will also be leaving the team. He will play for New South Wales in the One-Day Cup and in his place Ben Dwarshuis has been added to the team for the last two T20Is.

Releasing the official statement, Cricket Australia said: “Travis Head and Sean Abbott will leave the T20 squad for their respective home states following last night’s third T20 International in Hobart. Ben Dwarshuis returns to the T20 squad for the last two matches on the Gold Coast and in Brisbane”

“Tanveer Sangha has been released to play for New South Wales in the One-Day Cup while Head is available for South Australia’s next Sheffield Shield match against Tasmania next week. Abbott will be available for New South Wales’ next game against Victoria at the SCG.”

The T20I series between India and Australia is levelled at 1-1. Both teams would be keen to win the next game, which will be played on November 6.

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Ankitjit Singh

Ankitjit Singh is a dedicated sports journalist whose childhood dream was to play cricket—now, he serves the game through his work. With over three years of experience in reporting, writing, and editing, he brings deep insight to his coverage. A journalism graduate from Delhi University, Ankitjit’s passion for cricket took root during his college days and continues to drive his career.