World Test Championship 08 Nov 22 selection-surprise
Selection shock: Australia's opener is called back for the West Indies Test series
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The West Indies will visit Australia for a two-Test series starting next month, and opener Marcus Harris has gained a comeback to the team.
Two victories over the Caribbean team will move Australia closer to securing a spot in the ICC World Test Championship final, making the Test series essential for their efforts.
On the ICC World Test Championship standings, Australia is now in second place, and the West Indies series is the first of three that will ultimately decide their fate.
Standings for the ICC World Test Championship
Since he last participated in a Test for Australia, Harris
The 14-player squad for the three-game ODI series against England later this month has also been announced by the selectors. This will be the first series since Pat Cummins took over as captain from Aaron Finch.
The roster has no significant shocks, and according to Bailey, the games will serve as a crucial training ground for the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup in India the following year.
It's a crucial series, Bailey said, since "our aim is to continue to build a group with a view to next year's World Cup under Pat as the new ODI captain."
"Travis Head, who performed admirably earlier this year in Pakistan and Sri Lanka, replaces Aaron Finch. He has shown versatility in the roles he has taken on.
Our next ODI opportunity will be in India the following year, where we will have the chance to compete in conditions that are comparable to those of the World Cup in October.
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