Melbourne, June 15 -- Australia have been hit with a setback ahead of their upcoming three-match Test series against the West Indies, as fast bowler Brendan Doggett has been ruled out due to a minor hip injury, according to the official website of the ICC.

While Doggett wasn't featured in the ICC World Test Championship 2025 Final, he was a travelling reserve in the squad. His place will be taken by Sean Abbott, who has featured for Australia in 48 internationals, and has 59 wickets in limited-overs international cricket, but is yet to make his Test debut.

Abbott was also a part of the group that travelled to Sri Lanka during their successful outing in the island nation earlier this year.

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