Gilchrist rested for next two games

Adam Gilchrist is being rested for Australia's next two matches in the one-day VB Series. His place will be taken by the New South Wales wicketkeeper Brad Haddin.

The selectors decided to leave Gilchrist out of the matches against Pakistan at Sydney on Sunday (Jan 23) and West Indies at Adelaide on Wednesday.

Trevor Hohns, the chairman of selectors, explained: "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. 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 VB Series and the tour of New Zealand. Brad Haddin has been in very good form so far this season and deserves this opportunity."

Glenn McGrath, who missed today's match against West Indies at Brisbane, rejoins the squad for Sunday's match at the SCG.