Finch Recall for West Indies ODIs

Melbourne: Aaron Finch will replace out-of-form David Hussey in the Australia limited-overs team to play the West Indies on Feb. 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 before Indian tour.

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 for 1st & 2nd ODI:

Michael Clarke (captain)
Aaron Finch
Matthew Wade (wk)
David Warner
Phil Hughes
George Bailey
Ben Cutting
Xavier Doherty
Moises Henriques
Mitchell Johnson
Glenn Maxwell
Clint McKay
Mitchell Starc

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