Australia’s hero in the opening Ashes Test Travis Head has said that opener David Warner was a “bit sore” after being struck on the ribs by a Mark Wood delivery during his first innings knock of 94, but added that the batting stalwart was in “good space” for the pink-ball game in Adelaide from December 16.

The hosts have already been hit by injury woes with pace bowler Josh Hazlewood being ruled out of the second Test and his return for the Boxing Day Test at the MCG from December 26 subject to fitness.