Overview
- Sean Abbott was named to Australia’s Test squad on June 15 to replace fast bowler Brendan Doggett, who was ruled out with a minor hip injury.
- Brendan Doggett, Australia’s travelling reserve at the World Test Championship final, returned home for treatment after sustaining the hip issue.
- Steve Smith will tour with his right little finger in a splint for up to eight weeks and must pass a fitness assessment before the June 25 opener.
- Abbott earned his recall after taking 6/99 in the Sheffield Shield in March and rejoined the squad following his earlier involvement in the Sri Lanka series.
- The three-match series begins at Kensington Oval in Barbados from June 25 to 29, with Tests to follow in Grenada and Jamaica.