Australia keeps unfit Peter Siddle in squad

Australia’s selectors have kept unfit pacer Peter Siddle in their 12-man squad for the third and final Test against West Indies at Perth starting next Tuesday night Caribbean time.



Siddle experienced hamstring soreness during the Adelaide Test and underwent a scan today, which produced encouraging signs.



The fast bowler limped through the final days of the drawn Test and was expected to be unavailable for the decider, but the selectors avoided any changes when a scan on the injury showed no major damage.



Australia hold an unbeatable 1-0 lead in the three-match series after winning in Brisbane, but West Indies controlled much of the second Test after a magnificent unbeaten 165 from their Captain Chris Gayle.



West Indies selectors have opted not to fly in a replacement for Jerome Taylor, who returned home with an injury after the first Test.