Overview

• Australia’s playing XI for the first Test features Cameron Green at No. 3, Sam Konstas and Usman Khawaja as openers, Josh Inglis at No. 4, Alex Carey as wicketkeeper and a bowling attack of Pat Cummins, Mitchell Starc, Josh Hazlewood and Nathan Lyon.
• Steve Smith is sidelined by a compound finger injury and Marnus Labuschagne has been omitted, leading to recalls for Sam Konstas and Josh Inglis.
• The three-match series begins on June 25 at Kensington Oval in Barbados as part of the 2025–27 ICC World Test Championship cycle.
• West Indies start under new captain Roston Chase with debutant Brandon King and returning keeper Shai Hope among a largely overhauled squad.
• Australian viewers can watch the Tests live exclusively on ESPN via Foxtel, Disney+, Kayo and Fetch TV.