1.   The West Indies included fast bowler Darren Powell of Jamaica for his first Test match.

2.   Australia omitted allrounder Tom Moody to include strike bowler Glenn McGrath, who missed the defeat to West Indies in Brisbane on Sunday with an injured knee.

3.   Even the Indian hosts were reportedly suffering, their indisposition -- affecting three players including key bowler Anil Kumble -- blamed on a virus.

4.   The squad also includes fast bowlers, Waqar Younis and Wasim Akram although cricket officials said Wasim would not be available for the competition.

5.   The squad also includes fast bowlers, Waqar Younis and Wasim Akram even though cricket officials said Saturday that Wasim would not be available for the competition.