Australia, having secured a 3-0 victory in the three-match Test series against Pakistan, are set to host West Indies for a two-match Test series beginning on January 17 (Wednesday) at the Adelaide Oval. The series will culminate with a Pink Ball Test at the Gabba in Brisbane starting from January 25 (Thursday), followed by white-ball cricket, including a three-match ODI series and a three-match T20I series.
Matt Renshaw, chosen over Marcus Harris and Cameron Bancroft and Cameron Green make their return to the Australian Test squad, following David Warner’s retirement from the longer formats of the game. However, neither Green nor Renshaw will open the batting alongside Usman Khawaja. Instead, the Australian batting mainstay Steve Smith will shift from his previous number 4 batting order to open. Green is expected to bat at number four, with Renshaw included in the squad as an additional batter.
Meanwhile, West Indies have announced a new-look 15-man squad for the Test series, with seven uncapped players. Kraigg Brathwaite will lead the inexperienced Test unit in both matches. The newcomers in the West Indies Test squad include batter Zachary McCaskie, keeper Tevin Imlach, all-rounders Justin Greaves, Kavem Hodge, and Kevin Sinclair, along with pacers Akeem Jordan and Shamar Joseph. Notably, Jason Holder and Kyle Mayers will be absent from the Test series due to T20 commitments, and Jayden Seales will miss out due to a shoulder injury.
More Details About Australia vs West Indies Test Series
Where is the first match of the AUS vs WI Test series scheduled to be played?
The first Test of the series will be played at the Adelaide Oval
At what time will the first Test match between Australia and West Indies start?
The first Test is set to commence at 5:00 AM IST.
Where will the AUS vs WI Test series be broadcasted in India?
The Test series between Australia and the West Indies will be aired live on the Star Sports Network in India.
Where to watch the live streaming of the AUS vs WI Test series?
The Australia vs West Indies Test series will be streamed live on the Disney+ Hotstar app.
AUS vs WI Test series 2024: Full Squads
Australia- Marnus Labuschagne, Matt Renshaw, Steven Smith, Travis Head, Usman Khawaja, Cameron Green, Mitchell Marsh, Alex Carey (wk), Josh Hazlewood, Mitchell Starc, Nathan Lyon, Pat Cummins (c), Scott Boland.
West Indies- Kraigg Brathwaite (c), Alzarri Joseph (vc), Alick Athanaze, Tagenarine Chanderpaul, Joshua Da Silva (wk), Justin Greaves, Kavem Hodge, Tevin Imlach (wk), Akeem Jordan, Shamar Joseph, Zachary McCaskie, Kirk McKenzie, Gudakesh Motie, Kemar Roach, Kevin Sinclair