India, June 25 -- West Indies, led by Roston Chase, are all set to begin the fourth edition of the World Test Championship (WTC) cycle as they gear up to face Pat Cummins-led Australia in their own backyard. The three-match series will get underway on Wednesday in Barbados, and it remains to be seen whether the hosts can challenge Australia and win the Frank Worrell Trophy.

Australia are without Steve Smith for the first Test after he was ruled out due to a finger injury that he sustained during the WTC final against South Africa at the Lord's Cricket Ground. Marnus Labuschagne has also been dropped from the squad following his poor returns with the bat.

Sam Konstas will be opening the batting for Australia alongside Usman Khawaja, whil...