West Indies sends Australia in to bat

West Indies won the toss and opted to field first in their Champions Trophy Group A match against Australia at the Wanderers.

By (Reuters)

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Published: Sat 26 Sep 2009, 2:24 PM

Last updated: Thu 2 Apr 2015, 8:49 AM

Australia are without Michael Clarke due to a back injury and fast bowler Nathan Bracken, who has returned home after suffering a knee injury. Batsman Callum Ferguson and seam bowler Peter Siddle come into the Australia starting side.

West Indies have made one change to the team that lost to Pakistan by five wickets in their first match of the tournament, fast bowler Kemar Roach replacing fellow quick Tino Best.

Teams:

Australia - Shane Watson, Tim Paine, Ricky Ponting, Michael Hussey, Callum Ferguson, Cameron White, James Hopes, Mitchell Johnson, Brett Lee, Nathan Hauritz, Peter Siddle

West Indies - Dale Richards, Andre Fletcher, Devon Smith, Travis Dowlin, Floyd Reifer, David Bernard, Darren Sammy, Chadwick Walton, Nikita Miller, Kemar Roach, Gavin Tonge.


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