WARNER, KHAWAJA left out

SYDNEY: Star batsmen David Warner and Usman Khawaja have been left out of Australia’s oneday international series in New Zealand to prepare for the test tour of India.

Toporder specialists Shaun Marsh and Aaron Finch have been recalled to the ODI setup having missed selection for the series against Pakistan.

Their inclusion in the 14man squad are the only changes for the threematch series against the Black Caps, which starts at Eden Park on January 30.

Warner will rest in preparation for the first test against India in Pune starting on February 23.

Khawaja will depart for Australia’s training base in Dubai on January 30, to focus on his batting technique in Asia, about a week earlier than his test teammates who are playing in New Zealand.

Marcus Stoinis retains his spot in the squad, as allrounder Mitch Marsh is still nursing a shoulder injury.

Paceman Billy Stanlake will not play in Australia’s fifth and final match against Pakistan on January 26 and will instead head to New Zealand a day early. — AAP