Australia have decided to make a few changes to their squad for the AUS vs WI 2nd ODI. Having emerged victorious comfortably in the 1st ODI, the hosts decided to drop Xavier Bartlett, who scalped a four wicket haul on debut. Opener Travis Head will not feature in any of the remainder of ODIs.
Head, Bartlett dropped for AUS vs WI 2nd ODI
As per Cricket Australia, Head will not take part in the ODIs or in the upcoming T20Is as well. The opener has been released from the squad to ‘refresh himself’ after a busy Test summer.
The hero of Australia’s bowling from the 1st ODI – Xavier Bartlett – will also be rested for the 2nd ODI as a part of ‘ongoing management’. The 25-year-old Queenslander missed the first half of the domestic season following his return from a back stress injury.
Australia pacer Josh Hazlewood, who was a part of the World Cup winning squad, has been added to the squad for the 2nd ODI.
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