Injured Martyn ruled out of one-day series

Damien Martyn has been ruled out of the forthcoming one-day international series against West Indies, due to his finger injury taking longer to heal than expected. Australian team officials have announced that Michael Clarke will replace Martyn in the one-day squad.

Martyn, who missed the ongoing Test series, was hopeful of playing in the one-dayers. But a medical review said that while Martyn's fracture has healed, joint stiffness will prevent him from batting for another four weeks.

Martyn had fractured his right index finger while fielding during Australia's World Cup match against Kenya on March 15.

Clarke, who had replaced Martyn in the Test squad as well, made his one-day international debut for Australia against England in January. He scored an unbeaten 39 runs from 47 balls, and took 1 for 24 from seven overs with his left-arm orthodox spin.

The seven-match one-day series starts at Kingston, Jamaica, on May 17.