Travis Head is leading another Australia attempt to be competitive against the West Indies in a first test in Barbados that may not go beyond three days.

The West Indies, who shot out Australia for just 180 in the first innings, were in a good position on Day 2 of the Test series-opener at the Kensington Oval here on Thursday. At the time of going to press,

Bridgetown: Another poor batting display from Australia’s inexperienced top order has put the tourists in the firing line for a potential shock defeat in the side’s opening Test against the West Indies in Barbados.