Travis Head talks Cummins' positive recovery, final Ashes prep, Smith's singing & World Cup ’23 anniversary
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Travis Head joins Willow Talk from Perth ahead of the first Ashes Test. Head discusses the final prep, what the pitch is looking like, how he reacts to the media, the reception from the WA locals and how he plans on facing the English bowlers. He provides an update on Pat Cummins which will make a lot of Australians happy, and talks about Smith's captaincy and the possibility of a debut for Doggett and Weatherald. He also discusses his 2026 IPL retention and reflects on two years since the 2023 World Cup win.
Plus, Heals and Hadds give their Ashes predictions, we chat alter-egos and help Peacock prepare for his big tour!
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