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Mitchell Marsh set to lead Australia for their T20 series against West Indies with regular skipper Pat Cummins being rested, Australia’s cricket board (CA) said on Wednesday.

"We see these matches as an opportunity to narrow down on those who may be part of the T20 World Cup squad later this year," chair of selectors George Bailey said in a statement.

"There are a further three T20 internationals in New Zealand following this West Indies series where we will continue to build towards the T20 World Cup as required,” he added.

Australia are hosting West Indies for three T20s between Feb. 9-13 as part of their preparations for the T20 World Cup, which will be held in the Caribbean and U.S. in June.

Australia Squad:

Mitchell Marsh (C), Sean Abbott, Jason Behrendorff, Tim David, Nathan Ellis, Josh Hazlewood, Travis Head, Josh Inglis, Glenn Maxwell, Matt Short, Marcus Stoinis, Matthew Wade, David Warner and Adam Zampa.