Australia vs West Indies, 1st ODI: West Indies cricket team is currently on Australia tour for all format series. So today, from February 2, the three-match ODI series between the two teams has started. The first match of this series is being played today at the Melbourne Cricket Ground.

However, Australian captain Pat Cummins and Caribbean fast bowler Alzarri Joseph are not playing in this match. In such a situation, a question might be coming in your mind that why these two great players are not playing in this match. So let us answer your question.

Pat Cummins and Alzarri Joseph are not playing for this reason

Let us tell you that the reason behind Pat Cummins and Alzarri Joseph not playing in this ODI match being played in Melbourne is their strong performance in the Test series. Pat Cummins and Alzarri Joseph are not participating in this first ODI due to fatigue during the Test series.

So in the absence of Cummins, veteran batsman Steve Smith is seen captaining the Australian cricket team. On the other hand, Shai Hope is captaining the West Indies cricket team. Australia won the toss and decided to bowl in the match. However, West Indies, who performed brilliantly at Gabba Brisbane, will now be eyeing to repeat this performance once again.

Australia’s team for the first ODI match

Travis Head, Josh Inglis (wk), Steve Smith (c), Cameron Green, Marnus Labuschagne, Matthew Short, Aaron Hardy, Sean Abbott, Xavier Bartlett, Lance Morris, Adam Zampa.

West Indies team for the first ODI match

Justin Greaves, Alick Athanase, Shai Hope (c & wk), Casey Carty, Kavem Hodge, Roston Chase, Romario Shepherd, Matthew Forde, Hayden Walsh, Gudakesh Moti, Oshane Thomas.