Squads
Australia (for first two ODIs): Michael Clarke (captain), George Bailey, Ben Cutting, Xavier Doherty, Aaron Finch, James Faulkner, Phillip Hughes, Mitchell Johnson, Glenn Maxwell, Clint McKay, Mitchell Starc, Matthew Wade, Usman Khawaja.
West Indies: Darren Sammy (captain), Dwayne Bravo, Tino Best, Darren Bravo, Johnson Charles, Narsingh Deonarine, Chris Gayle, Jason Holder, Sunil Narine, Kieron Pollard, Kieran Powell, Kemar Roach, Andre Russell, Ramnaresh Sarwan, Devon Thomas.
Australia (for first two ODIs): Michael Clarke (captain), George Bailey, Ben Cutting, Xavier Doherty, Aaron Finch, James Faulkner, Phillip Hughes, Mitchell Johnson, Glenn Maxwell, Clint McKay, Mitchell Starc, Matthew Wade, Usman Khawaja.
West Indies: Darren Sammy (captain), Dwayne Bravo, Tino Best, Darren Bravo, Johnson Charles, Narsingh Deonarine, Chris Gayle, Jason Holder, Sunil Narine, Kieron Pollard, Kieran Powell, Kemar Roach, Andre Russell, Ramnaresh Sarwan, Devon Thomas.
Australia: Australia's selectors have the Champions Trophy, to be
played in June, in mind and have continued with the rotation policy
despite some criticism following their relatively poor show against Sri
Lanka. The rotation policy and injuries to key players (Moises Henriques
and David Warner) gives a great chance for some young players to make
some spots their own; the likes of Aaron Finch, James Faulkner and Usman
Khawaja will be keen to make use of the opportunity. Finch has played 2
ODIs, Khawaja one while Faulkner will make his debut in the first ODI
against West Indies. The fresh faces is also a test for skipper Clarke,
as he has to manage a very young side against a competent West Indies
unit.
The bowling attack looks a bit more experienced. Starc has cemented his place in the team while Mitchell Johnson has become a first choice bowler again. McKay, Faulkner and all-rounder Maxwell complete the rest of the line up.
West Indies: All the attention around the West Indies team is around the return of Ramnaresh Sarwan. After more than 18 months, which was spent in a battle with the board, the sturdy right hander is all set to make a comeback to the national team. His presence will be much needed, as West Indies are without Marlon Samuels who is injured. Chris Gayle has not been in the best of forms recently but he will know that he is only one big innings away. Andre Russell is suffering from a sore knee but is expected to be fit in time for the match.
The bowling attack looks a bit more experienced. Starc has cemented his place in the team while Mitchell Johnson has become a first choice bowler again. McKay, Faulkner and all-rounder Maxwell complete the rest of the line up.
West Indies: All the attention around the West Indies team is around the return of Ramnaresh Sarwan. After more than 18 months, which was spent in a battle with the board, the sturdy right hander is all set to make a comeback to the national team. His presence will be much needed, as West Indies are without Marlon Samuels who is injured. Chris Gayle has not been in the best of forms recently but he will know that he is only one big innings away. Andre Russell is suffering from a sore knee but is expected to be fit in time for the match.
