David Hussy was dropped from Australia's squad for the first two ODIs against West Indies. Hussey, 35, has been replaced by his younger Victorian team-mate Aaron Finch, 26, for the matches at the WACA on February 1 and 3.Hussey struggled with the bat in the just completed five-match series against Sri Lanka, prompting the promotion of Finch into the 13-man squad for the two games at Perth.
"A top four of (David) Warner, Finch, (Phil) Hughes and (Michael) Clarke has good balance and the team looks forward to getting better starts than has been the case recently," Chairman of selectors John Inverarity said.
Fast bowler James Pattinson and allrounder Shane Watson were both considered for selection, but have been given more time to overcome injuries.
Inverarity said Pattinson would likely travel to Perth to practice with the team, while Shane Watson has been making "pleasing progress" in recent weeks.
The selectors were happy with the Australia's win in Hobart on Wednesday when it leveled the series with Sri Lanka at 2-2 with one match abandoned.
Australia Squad Michael Clarke (captain), George Bailey, Ben Cutting, Xavier Doherty, Aaron Finch, Moises Henriques, Phil Hughes, Mitchell Johnson, Glenn Maxwell, Clint McKay, Mitchell Starc, Matthew Wade, David Warner.
"A top four of (David) Warner, Finch, (Phil) Hughes and (Michael) Clarke has good balance and the team looks forward to getting better starts than has been the case recently," Chairman of selectors John Inverarity said.
Fast bowler James Pattinson and allrounder Shane Watson were both considered for selection, but have been given more time to overcome injuries.
Inverarity said Pattinson would likely travel to Perth to practice with the team, while Shane Watson has been making "pleasing progress" in recent weeks.
The selectors were happy with the Australia's win in Hobart on Wednesday when it leveled the series with Sri Lanka at 2-2 with one match abandoned.
Australia Squad Michael Clarke (captain), George Bailey, Ben Cutting, Xavier Doherty, Aaron Finch, Moises Henriques, Phil Hughes, Mitchell Johnson, Glenn Maxwell, Clint McKay, Mitchell Starc, Matthew Wade, David Warner.
