The Australian men’s cricket team will host West Indies in a two-match Test series starting on Wednesday, January 17.
As per the Australia vs West Indies Tests 2024 schedule, the first match will be played at the Adelaide Oval from January 17-21. The two teams will later travel to Brisbane to play the second Test at The Gabba from January 25-29.
The world’s top-ranked Test side Australia will head into the series high on confidence after thrashing Pakistan 3-0 in the recently-concluded three-match Test series.
Having registered five wins, two losses and one draw, the World Test Championship holders Australia are placed at the top of the WTC 2023-25 standings with 54 points.
Meanwhile, the hosts have announced their 13-member squad to be led by captain Pat Cummins.
Matt Renshaw has returned to the Australian Test squad to replace the retired David Warner.
Despite Matt Renshaw’s inclusion, former captain Steve Smith has been confirmed as Australia’s new Test opener.
Fast bowler Scott Boland has also been included in the Test squad after he was released ahead of the Sydney Test against Pakistan in order to participate in the Big Bash League 2023-24.
On the other hand, the West Indies cricket team has named a new-look 15-man Test squad for the upcoming two-match series.
Led by captain Kraigg Brathwaite, as many as seven uncapped players have been included in the West Indies Test squad.
Batter Zachary McCaskie, wicket-keeper Tevin Imlach, all-rounders Justin Greaves, Kavem Hodge and Kevin Sinclair, fast bowlers Akeem Jordan and Shamar Joseph are the seven new faces added to the squad.
Pacer Alzarri Joseph has also been appointed as the new vice-captain of the West Indies’ Test team.
Ranked eighth in the ICC men's Test rankings, West Indies are currently placed seventh in the WTC 2023-25 standings with four points.
Australia vs West Indies head-to-head in Test cricket
Australia hold a dominant head-to-head record against West Indies in Test cricket, winning 60 of the 118 matches played between these two teams. West Indies have registered 32 victories while as many as 25 matches have ended in draws. One match ended in a tie.
The last time these two sides met, Australia secured a 2-0 Test series win over West Indies at home in December 2022.
Where to watch Australia vs West Indies Tests 2024 live in India?
The Australia vs West Indies Tests 2024 will be telecast live on Star Sports 2 and Star Sports 2 HD TV channels in India.
Live streaming of the AUS vs WI Tests 2024 will be available on the Disney+ Hotstar app and website in India.
Australia vs West Indies Tests 2024 schedule and live India match start times
All times in India Standard Time (IST)
|
Day and Date |
Match |
Venue |
Time (IST) |
|
Wednesday, January 17 - Sunday, January 21 |
Australia vs West Indies, 1st Test |
Adelaide Oval, Adelaide |
5:00 AM IST |
|
Thursday, January 25 - Monday, January 29 |
Australia vs West Indies, 2nd Test |
The Gabba, Brisbane |
9:30 AM IST |
Australia vs West Indies Tests 2024 squads
Australia Test squad (First Test only): Pat Cummins (captain), Scott Boland, Alex Carey (wicket-keeper), Cameron Green, Josh Hazlewood, Travis Head, Usman Khawaja, Marnus Labuschagne, Nathan Lyon, Mitchell Marsh, Matthew Renshaw, Steve Smith, Mitchell Starc
West Indies Test squad: Kraigg Brathwaite (captain), Tagenarine Chanderpaul, Alick Athanaze, Kirk McKenzie, Joshua da Silva (wicket-keeper), Alzarri Joseph (vice-captain), Kemar Roach, Kevin Sinclair, Kavem Hodge, Justin Greaves, Akeem Jordan, Gudakesh Motie, Tevin Imlach (wicket-keeper), Shamar Joseph, Zachary McCaskie
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