Williams out of Western Warriors side to play the West Indies

Western Warriors fast bowler Brad Williams' injury-riddled start to season 2000-2001 has continued with a specialist today instructing him to undergo surgery on his right elbow.

Williams, who has struggled with back, hamstring and groin trouble already this season, will have minor surgery on Saturday and will now miss the tour match against the West Indies starting at the WACA Ground tomorrow.

He will be out of action for at least a fortnight and will also be sidelined for WA's Mercantile Mutual Cup clashes with Queensland and Tasmania, along with the Pura Cup clash against Tasmania later this month.

Fast-bowler Steve Nikitaras has replaced Williams in the WA side to play the West Indies.

West Indies: Jimmy Adams (captain), Sherwin Campbell (vice-captain), Marlon Black, Courtney Browne, Shivnarine Chanderpaul, Mervyn Dillon, Daren Ganga, Wavell Hinds, Kerry Jeremy, Ramnaresh Sarwan, Colin Stuart, Mahendra Nagamootoo (12th man), Roger Harper (coach).

Western Warriors: Tom Moody (captain), Adam Gilchrist (vice-captain), Ryan Campbell, Brad Hogg, Mike Hussey, Brendon Julian, Simon Katich, Justin Langer, Damien Martyn, Matthew Nicholson, Steve Nikitaras, Gavin Swan. Wayne Clark (coach).

Match details: Umpires: Randolph Woolridge, Bruce Bennett, Andrew Craig (third umpire). Hours of play: 10.30am-12.30pm, 1.10pm-3.10pm, 3.30pm-5.30pm. Tickets at the gate only (adults $6.50, children and concession $3, family $13).