Damien Martyn ruled out of Travelex Test series against the West Indies

The Australian Cricket Board (ACB) announced today that batsman Damien Martyn has been ruled out of the Travelex Test series against the West Indies due to a fractured right index finger.

A replacement for the West Australian is expected to be named by the National Selection Panel in the coming days.

Martyn, who consulted a hand specialist in Perth earlier today (3 April) learned that the fracture, sustained during Australia's World Cup match against Kenya on 15 March, had shifted in position.

He is not expected to commence batting for another four weeks before being reviewed ahead of the one-day international leg of the tour.

Australian Team Physiotherapist Errol Alcott said advice received from Martyn's medical examination indicated that he would require more time for the fracture to heel than first anticipated.

"We have been advised that the fracture in Damien's finger has shifted, meaning that it is not yet stable enough to withstand the rigours of international cricket," Alcott said.

"He has limited movement in the finger, meaning he certainly would not be available for this Test series.

"The fracture will need protection for up to four weeks, after which we are hopeful the heeling process has taken hold and he is fit enough to be available for one-day international selection," he said.