Australia vice-captain Michael Clarke will miss the start of the three-Test tour to the West Indies for "private family reasons".
Adam Gilchrist's replacement in the Australia team, Brad Haddin, has vowed to play his own game when he makes his Test debut.
Kolkata Knight Riders coach John Buchanan is confident Ricky Ponting will sign off from the Indian Premier League with a good knock.
West Indies captain Chris Gayle intends to return home from the Indian Premier League in order to play in the first Test against Australia.
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