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Australia give Gilchrist a break
New South Wales' Brad Haddin was recalled to take over behind the stumps for the side's next two tri-series matches with Windies and Pak.
Wicket-keeper Adam Gilchrist will be rested for Australia's next two One-Day Internationals, the selectors announced on Friday.
New South Wales' Brad Haddin was recalled to take over behind the stumps for the side's next triangular one-day tournament matches against Pakistan and West Indies.
"Upon selecting the squad for this series, we said that certain players would be rested from time to time. That was the reason we opted for a larger squad," chairman of selectors Trevor Hohns said in a statement.
"Matthew Hayden and Glenn McGrath have had short spells so far in this series and we felt that it was in Adam's best interests to have some time out prior to the end of the series and tour of New Zealand.
"Brad Haddin has been in very good form so far this season and deserves this opportunity."
The 27-year-old Haddin has played eight one-dayers for Australia since making his debut at the start of 2001.
McGrath, who missed Friday's abandoned match against West Indies in Brisbane, will re-join the squad for Sunday's clash with Pakistan at the Sydney Cricket Ground.
