Adelaide, Dec. 16 -- Australian skipper Pat Cummins praised the Travis Head and Jake Weatherald opening partnership, saying they've managed to keep the scoreboard ticking over, adapting to whatever England has thrown at them.

The duo has given Australia's innings momentum, allowing players like Marnus Labuschagne and Steve Smith to build on their strong starts. Head and Weatherald's opening stands in the ongoing Ashes against England have been 75 off 69 balls, 37 from 35 and 77 off 79 - but the fact remains their electric start has had positive flow-on effects.

"So far, it's looked like they've been able to keep the scoreboard ticking over. Whatever's been thrown at them, they've had an answer to," Pat Cummins said as per cricket.au web...