Travis Head Reached Out to Duckett After Social Media Clip Criticism
Head and Duckett have been on rival teams in the past two Ashes contests.
Aussie opener Travis Head disclosed that he sent a message to English fellow opener Ben Duckett following a social media clip surfaced purportedly showing the player in a inebriated state before the MCG Test.
Reports indicated that players were drinking excessively during a break in the beach town of Noosa in the gap between the second and the third Tests.
One unverified video sparked greater scrutiny on the squad and on Duckett in particular.
"I have a good relationship with Ducky well contacted him to see if he was alright," stated Head.
"Everyone is still human. What you do in your personal time is up to you.
"I know we live a high profile life and some people are more visible than others.
"Ultimately, it is a rather harsh but I don't believe there is any major concern."
Background of the Incident
England's four nights in Noosa came after they had fallen 2-0 down in the Ashes series after losses in Perth and Brisbane.
Several media outlets stated that some players were drinking for a significant portion of their time on the Queensland coast, in addition to on two previous days in Brisbane.
Though they produced an better showing in the next Test, they were defeated in Adelaide to surrender the series to Australia.
Head's Perspective
Speaking after England's victory in the Melbourne Test, Head added: "I felt envious.
"Everyone has made a lot more out of it than was necessary.
"Our teams have done the very same on earlier trips. I don't have an issue with it."
