Batsman Peter Forrest has been dropped as Australia turns to a two-man spin attack for the third one-day international against the West Indies in St Vincent on Wednesday (AEDT).
Forrest, who made a duck in the five-wicket defeat to the Windies in Sunday's second one-day international, has been axed in favour of spinner Nathan Lyon as the tourists seek their best options to reclaim the series lead on the slow Arnos Vale Ground pitch.
Lyon, who made his one-day international debut in the third final of the tri-series against Sri Lanka in Adelaide earlier this month, joins Xavier Doherty for a dual spin assault.
Since making his maiden one-day international century against Sri Lanka in Hobart last month, Forrest has struggled for form, only passing 20 once in his past five innings for Australia.
His axing means a reshuffle of Australia's batting order for Wednesday's game is likely, with Matthew Wade likely to move back to opener alongside David Warner while captain Shane Watson slots in at number three.
Veteran batsman Michael Hussey says Wednesday's game will be a vital one in the five-game series, with Australia desperate to take a 2-1 series lead going into the fourth and fifth games on the nearby island of St Lucia.
"Just to not think too much about it and get back out there is a good thing," Hussey said of the quick turnaround following Sunday's loss.
"Obviously we'd prefer to be two to the good but it's one-all and it's really a pivotal match in the series."
The match begins at 9.30am (12.30am Wednesday AEDT) with morning showers again forecast.
Australia: Shane Watson (captain), David Warner, Matthew Wade, David Hussey, Michael Hussey, George Bailey, Dan Christian, Brett Lee, Clint McKay, Nathan Lyon, Xavier Doherty.
AAP
Tags: cricket, saint-vincent-and-the-grenadines First posted March 20, 2012 08:06:50
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