Head released from Oz squad, Bartlett rested against WI

Travis Head and Xavier Bartlett

Australia opener Travis Head has been released from both the ODI and T20I squads to "refresh" after a strenuous Test summer, and pace bowler Xavier Bartlett has been rested for the second ODI against West Indies but is anticipated to return with vigour for the third game in Canberra.

World Cup-winning quick Josh Hazlewood has been added to Australia's squad for the second ODI against the West Indies at the SCG.

Bartlett's impressive performance in Melbourne, where he claimed 4 for 17, marked a memorable start to his international career. A Cricket Australia statement said the decision formed part of his "ongoing management" after the 25-year-old Queenslander missed the first half of the domestic season following his return from a back stress injury.

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Australia have not named a replacement for Head and that opens the door for potential changes in the line-up, with the promising Jake Fraser-McGurk in contention to make his ODI debut.

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