Cummins denies claims chief selector ‘too close’ to players as top order crumbles again

Head, who made 17 on Wednesday, is the only member of Australia’s top six averaging above 25 for the series.

Earlier in the week, Lehmann questioned Bailey’s close ties with players.

“In my opinion, he’s too close to the team,” Lehmann said on the ABC. “I would like him sitting up…