Opener David Warner is among four big names to return to Australia’s squad for a two-match T20I series against the West Indies.

Warner, who had been rested, was joined by recovered all-rounders Mitchell Marsh (ankle) and Marcus Stoinis (side), and fast bowler Mitchell Starc (knee) after the quartet missed Australia’s series defeat in India.

Australia host the West Indies on the Gold Coast on 5 October and at The Gabba in Brisbane on 7 October.

Cameron Green keeps his place in a 16-man squad despite not being selected for Australia’s World Cup defence. The tournament starts on 16 October.

“We have and are taking a cautious approach with the World Cup on the near horizon,” said national selection panel chairman George Bailey.

“To have four key players return gives us the ability to take a conservative path with any minor issues and resolve those well in time for the World Cup.”

Australia squad: Aaron Finch (c), Sean Abbott, Pat Cummins, Tim David, Cameron Green, Josh Hazlewood, Josh Inglis, Mitchell Marsh, Glenn Maxwell, Daniel Sams, Steve Smith, Mitchell Starc, Marcus Stoinis, Matthew Wade, David Warner, Adam Zampa.

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