West Indies picked white-ball squads for the Australia series, with seasoned campaigner Shimron Hetmyer’s name nowhere to be found. West Indies dropped the left-handed batter from the two squads as they prepare for the competitive tour Down Under and subsequently for the home T20 World Cup later this year in June.

Hetmyer struggled against England during his previous series, with scores of 1 and 2 in the first two T20Is, followed up with 32, 0 and 12 in the three One-Dayers. Though his average in the One-Day cricket reads 32.23 with a strike rate over 100, chief selector Desmond Haynes believes he picked a strong T20I squad with core players leaving aside Hetmyer.

Meanwhile, the visiting West Indies team picked Jason Holder and opener Kyle Mayers in the T20I squad, while both did not get included in the ODI side. Earlier, Jason and Kyle made them unavailable for the Test tour to take up T20 franchise contracts. The West Indies selectors have also allowed Brandon King and Sherfane Rutherford to play franchise cricket before returning for the Australia T20Is.

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"On the back of a series win against England, we are expecting our ODI team to be very competitive in Australia," lead selector Desmond Haynes said.&nbsp;

"We have some new inclusions, who have impressed over a significant period and a couple of returning players, who we think will have an impact.

"For the T20I series, this forms part of our crucial preparations for the upcoming T20 World Cup where we are hosts. We are hoping to build on strong overall performances against India and England and to keep improving as we approach the major tournament,” he added.

West Indies will begin the Australia tour with two Tests starting in Adelaide on January 17, before the action moves to the three ODIs in Melbourne, Sydney and Canberra on February 2, 4 and 6, followed by the T20Is in Hobart, Adelaide and Perth on February 9, 11 and 13.&nbsp;

<h2>Here's&nbsp;West Indies’ white-ball squads for Australia series –</h2>

T20I Squad -

Rovman Powell (captain), Shai Hope, Johnson Charles, Roston Chase, Jason Holder, Akeal Hosein, Alzarri Joseph, Brandon King, Kyle Mayers, Gudakesh Motie, Nicholas Pooran, Andre Russell, Sherfane Rutherford, Romario Shepherd and Oshane Thomas

ODI squad –

Shai Hope (capt), Alzarri Joseph, Alick Athanaze, Teddy Bishop, Keacy Carty, Roston Chase, Matthew Forde, Justin Greaves, Kavem Hodge, Tevin Imlach, Gudakesh Motie, Kjorn Ottley, Romario Shepherd, Oshane Thomas and Hayden Walsh Jr.

West Indies picked white-ball squads for the Australia series, with seasoned campaigner Shimron Hetmyer’s name nowhere to be found. West Indies dropped the left-handed batter from the two squads as they prepare for the competitive tour Down Under and subsequently for the home T20 World Cup later this year in June.

West Indies picked white-ball squads for the Australia series, with seasoned campaigner Shimron Hetmyer’s name nowhere to be found. West Indies dropped the left-handed batter from the two squads as they prepare for the competitive tour Down Under and subsequently for the home T20 World Cup later this year in June. Hetmyer struggled against England during his previous series, with scores of 1 and 2 in the first two T20Is, followed up with 32, 0 and 12 in the three One-Dayers. Though his average in the One-Day cricket reads 32.23 with a strike rate over 100, chief selector Desmond Haynes believes he picked a strong T20I squad with core players leaving aside Hetmyer. Meanwhile, the visiting West Indies team picked Jason Holder and opener Kyle Mayers in the T20I squad, while both did not get included in the ODI side. Earlier, Jason and Kyle made them unavailable for the Test tour to take up T20 franchise contracts. The West Indies selectors have also allowed Brandon King and Sherfane Rutherford to play franchise cricket before returning for the Australia T20Is. ALSO READ: India vs Afghanistan 2024, 1st T20I: Match preview and result prediction "On the back of a series win against England, we are expecting our ODI team to be very competitive in Australia," lead selector Desmond Haynes said. "We have some new inclusions, who have impressed over a significant period and a couple of returning players, who we think will have an impact. "For the T20I series, this forms part of our crucial preparations for the upcoming T20 World Cup where we are hosts. We are hoping to build on strong overall performances against India and England and to keep improving as we approach the major tournament,” he added. West Indies will begin the Australia tour with two Tests starting in Adelaide on January 17, before the action moves to the three ODIs in Melbourne, Sydney and Canberra on February 2, 4 and 6, followed by the T20Is in Hobart, Adelaide and Perth on February 9, 11 and 13. Here's West Indies’ white-ball squads for Australia series – T20I Squad - Rovman Powell (captain), Shai Hope, Johnson Charles, Roston Chase, Jason Holder, Akeal Hosein, Alzarri Joseph, Brandon King, Kyle Mayers, Gudakesh Motie, Nicholas Pooran, Andre Russell, Sherfane Rutherford, Romario Shepherd and Oshane Thomas ODI squad – Shai Hope (capt), Alzarri Joseph, Alick Athanaze, Teddy Bishop, Keacy Carty, Roston Chase, Matthew Forde, Justin Greaves, Kavem Hodge, Tevin Imlach, Gudakesh Motie, Kjorn Ottley, Romario Shepherd, Oshane Thomas and Hayden Walsh Jr.

Shimron Hetmyer dropped as West Indies pick T20I, ODI squads for Australia series

Australia have included veteran star batter Matthew Renshaw in their 13-man squad for the upcoming two-match Test series against the West Indies to fill the void left after David Warner’s retirement. Renshaw, who has played 14 times in Tests for the national team, was named in the squad on Wednesday (Jan 10) ahead of Cameron Bancroft and Marcus Harris. In the ODIs, the pace trio of Pat Cummins, Mitchell Starc and Josh Hazlewood are rested with Steve Smith given the responsibility to lead the side.

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<h2>Renshaw edges Harris, Bancroft</h2>

With the Test series set to start on Wednesday (Jan 17) the lid on Warner’s successor was lifted on Wednesday as Renshaw saw off Harris and Bancroft to make the shortlist. He had been called to replace Warner in the Delhi Test in February 2023 when the latter was substituted due to a concussion. In 14 matches for the national side, Renshaw has scored 645 runs with an average of 29.31 while his only hundred came against Pakistan in Sydney in 2017.

"Cameron Green will come into the playing XI for the Test in Adelaide in a squad also containing Scott Boland and Matthew Renshaw. We have selected a team we believe contains the best six batters in the country,” George Bailey, Australia’s chief selector for men’s team, said in the press conference on Wednesday.

"Scott Boland and Matt Renshaw will join the squad before the first Test after playing for the Melbourne Stars (Jan 15) and Brisbane Heat (Jan 13) in the BBL,” the Aussie selector added.

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In the ODI squad, Steve Smith will once again don the captain’s armband as he takes over from Cummins temporarily. Cummins, Strac and Hazlewood are part of the game management programme which will see them rest for the three-match series. Mitchell Marsh has also been rested for the white-ball series, having led the side in the South Africa tour before the ODI World Cup in India.

<h2>Squads</h2>

Australia Test squad: Pat Cummins (c), Scott Boland, Alex Carey, Cameron Green, Josh Hazlewood, Travis Head, Usman Khawaja, Marnus Labuschagne, Nathan Lyon, Mitchell Marsh, Matthew Renshaw, Steve Smith, Mitchell Starc.

Australia ODI squad: Steve Smith (c), Travis Head (vc), Sean Abbott, Nathan Ellis, Cameron Green, Aaron Hardie, Josh Inglis, Marnus Labuschagne, Glenn Maxwell, Lance Morris, Jhye Richardson, Matt Short, Adam Zampa

Australia have included veteran star batter Matthew Renshaw in their 13-man squad for the upcoming two-match Test series against the West Indies to fill the void left after David Warner’s retirement.

Australia have included veteran star batter Matthew Renshaw in their 13-man squad for the upcoming two-match Test series against the West Indies to fill the void left after David Warner’s retirement. Renshaw, who has played 14 times in Tests for the national team, was named in the squad on Wednesday (Jan 10) ahead of Cameron Bancroft and Marcus Harris. In the ODIs, the pace trio of Pat Cummins, Mitchell Starc and Josh Hazlewood are rested with Steve Smith given the responsibility to lead the side. Time to welcome the Windies. Matt Renshaw returns to our men's national squad, with Cam Green named a certain starter for the first Test in Adelaide. pic.twitter.com/cdprTbiiyE — Cricket Australia (@CricketAus) January 10, 2024 × Renshaw edges Harris, Bancroft With the Test series set to start on Wednesday (Jan 17) the lid on Warner’s successor was lifted on Wednesday as Renshaw saw off Harris and Bancroft to make the shortlist. He had been called to replace Warner in the Delhi Test in February 2023 when the latter was substituted due to a concussion. In 14 matches for the national side, Renshaw has scored 645 runs with an average of 29.31 while his only hundred came against Pakistan in Sydney in 2017. "Cameron Green will come into the playing XI for the Test in Adelaide in a squad also containing Scott Boland and Matthew Renshaw. We have selected a team we believe contains the best six batters in the country,” George Bailey, Australia’s chief selector for men’s team, said in the press conference on Wednesday. "Scott Boland and Matt Renshaw will join the squad before the first Test after playing for the Melbourne Stars (Jan 15) and Brisbane Heat (Jan 13) in the BBL,” the Aussie selector added. ALSO READ | Former South Africa player cites Virat Kohli's example to give Tests priority over T20 leagues In the ODI squad, Steve Smith will once again don the captain’s armband as he takes over from Cummins temporarily. Cummins, Strac and Hazlewood are part of the game management programme which will see them rest for the three-match series. Mitchell Marsh has also been rested for the white-ball series, having led the side in the South Africa tour before the ODI World Cup in India. Squads Australia Test squad: Pat Cummins (c), Scott Boland, Alex Carey, Cameron Green, Josh Hazlewood, Travis Head, Usman Khawaja, Marnus Labuschagne, Nathan Lyon, Mitchell Marsh, Matthew Renshaw, Steve Smith, Mitchell Starc. Australia ODI squad: Steve Smith (c), Travis Head (vc), Sean Abbott, Nathan Ellis, Cameron Green, Aaron Hardie, Josh Inglis, Marnus Labuschagne, Glenn Maxwell, Lance Morris, Jhye Richardson, Matt Short, Adam Zampa

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