WI vs AUS, 1st Test: Australia, West Indies announce Playing XI for opener
Australia announced its playing XI for the first Test against West Indies, which will take place at the Kensington Oval in Bridgetown, Barbados, from Wednesday, June 25.
Sam Konstas returns to the fold since making his debut during the Border-Gavaskar Trophy against India last year. Josh Inglis was included as well, replacing an injured Steve Smith — the 36-year-old batter fractured his finger during the World Test Championship (WTC) final against South Africa earlier this month.
Marnus Labuschagne was dropped following dismal performances, while the rest of the WTC final lineup remained unchanged, with Pat Cummins leading the side against Roston Chase's West Indies.
Chase will be making his captaincy debut while also playing his first Test in two years. Shai Hope and John Campbell also return to the fold, while Brandon King will make his debut.
Australia will be touring West Indies till the end of July, playing three Tests and five T20Is.
Playing XI West Indies
Kraigg Brathwaite, John Campbell, Keacy Carty, Brandon King, Rston Chase (C), Shai Hope (wk), Justin Greaves, Jomel Warrican, Alzarri Joseph, Shamar Joseph, Jayden Seals Australia:
Usman Khawaja, Sam Konstas, Cameron Green, Josh Inglis, Travis Head, Beau Webster, Alex Carey (wk), Pat Cummins (C), Mitchell Starc, Nathan Lyon, Josh Hazlewood
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