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Travis Head, standing at short-leg, took a sensational one-handed catch to dismiss Angelo Mathews on Day 2 of the first Test in Galle.

During the first test match between Sri Lanka and Australia, Aussie star Travis Head took an incredible catch at short leg to dismiss Angelo Mathews. A video of the catch went viral on social media. The catch came in the 10th over of Day 2 when Nathan Lyon bowled a sharp delivery.

Kuhnemann trapped Oshada Fernando (seven) lbw in the second over of the innings, while Starc removed fellow Dimuth Karunaratne (seven) shortly later thanks to a cracking catch from sub fielder Nathan McSweeney.

Australian selectors have ignored the urgings of former Test captain Ricky Ponting to stick with teen star Sam Konstas in Sri Lanka, promoting Travis Head to opener for Wednesday’s first Test in Galle.

Australian selectors have defied the urgings of former Test captain Ricky Ponting to stick with teen star Sam Konstas in Sri Lanka and elevated Travis Head to open the batting in Wednesday’s first Test in Galle.

Travis Head is set to replace Sam Konstas as Usman Khawaja's opening partner in Australia's test match against Sri Lanka. Head impressed with his batting against spin-heavy teams, which will be advantageous in Galle.

Travis Head set to open the batting for Australia in the first Test against Sri Lanka in Galle, replacing Usman Khawaja.

Travis Head will replace Sam Konstas as the opener for Australia's first Test against Sri Lankaa at the Galle International Stadium. The decision was confirmed by captain Steven Smith on the eve of the match, saying Head's past success on subcontinent pitches was a key factor.

Steve Smith confirms Travis Head will open alongside Usman Khawaja in the first Test against Sri Lanka, with Sam Konstas being considered for the midd

Sri Lanka have missed a golden opportunity to dismiss in-form Australian batter Travis Head in the first innings of the first Test in Galle. With young gun Sam Konstas dropped, Head opened the batting and was in blistering form right from the get-go.