Overview
- Head said Weatherald is “good enough for international cricket” and has shown promising glimpses across his first four Tests.
- Weatherald’s start has been lean, averaging under 21 with only two scores above 20 in eight innings and a best of 72 in the Brisbane day-night Test after a debut duck in Perth.
- Australia lead the Ashes 3-1, with selectors set to finalise the XI for the fifth Test at the SCG beginning January 4.
- Head’s stance carries added weight as a long-time South Australia teammate of Weatherald and as Australia’s acting vice-captain in Pat Cummins’ absence.
- Cameron Green’s form is also under scrutiny after a drop to No. 7, three wickets at 52.66, and four consecutive innings under 20.