Head Reached Out to Ben Duckett After Video Criticism
The two batters have been on opposing sides in the past two Ashes contests.
Aussie batter Travis Head stated that he made contact to English counterpart Ben Duckett after a video surfaced that seemed to depict the player in a inebriated state prior to the MCG Test.
Accounts suggested that members of the squad were consuming significant amounts of alcohol during a respite in the beach town of Noosa between the second and third Tests.
One unverified video resulted in greater scrutiny on the team and on Duckett specifically.
"I get on with Ducky and reached out to see if he was doing okay," said Head.
"We are all still people. Your actions in your private life is up to you.
"I know we live a very public life and certain individuals are more high profile than others.
"Ultimately, it is a bit stiff but I don't think there is any major concern."
Background of the Event
England's four nights in Noosa came after they had fallen 2-0 down in the Ashes series after losses in the first two Tests.
Multiple news organizations reported that some players were drinking for a significant portion of their time on the Queensland coast, in addition to on two earlier days in Brisbane.
Although they produced an better showing in the next Test, they lost in Adelaide to concede the series to Australia.
Head's Take
Speaking after the visiting team's win in the Melbourne Test, Head added: "I was jealous.
"Everyone has made a bigger deal than was necessary.
"Our teams have done the very same on earlier trips. I don't see an problem with it."
