Australia opts to bat first against Windies

Kuala Lumpur, Sep 18 (UNI) Australia captain Michael Hussey won the toss and decided to bat first in their DLF Cup tri-series clash against the West Indies at the Kinrara Oval here today.

Regular captain Ricky Ponting and Glenn McGrath have been rested for the match and Michael Hussey has been selected to lead the side.

The trio of Brett Lee, Matthew Hayden and Andrew Symonds made a comeback to the side.

West Indies, on their part, made just one change, replacing Fidel Edwards with Marlon Samuels.

Squad: Australia: Michael Hussey (capt), Simon Katich, Matthew Hayden, Shane Watson, Nathan Bracken, Andrew Symonds, Michael Clark, Brett Lee, Brad Haddin, Daniel Cullen, Stuart Clarke.

West Indies: Brian Lara (capt), Shivnarine Chanderpaul, Chris Gayle, Ramnaresh Sarwan, Dwayne Bravo, Wavell Hinds, Marlon Samuels, Dwayne Smith, Carlton Baugh Jr, Ian Bradshaw, Jerome Taylor.

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