Middle order batsman Michael Clarke has been named captain Ricky Ponting’s deputy for Australia’s tour to the West Indies in May-June.

Also named in the touring squad are New South Wales trio Beau Casson, Simon Katich and Stuart MacGill. Australia will play three-match Test series in the Caribbean.

Leg-spinner MacGill as expected made a return to the side after recovering from a wrist injury.

Katich’s selection has been made to strengthen the batting. However, the Australians will miss retired Adam Gilchrist, who vice-captaincy has now gone to Clarke.

Australia Test squad: Ricky Ponting (Captain), Michael Clarke, (Vice-Captain), Beau Casson, Stuart Clark, Brad Haddin, Matthew Hayden, Ben Hilfenhaus, Michael Hussey, Phil Jaques, Mitchell Johnson, Simon Katich, Brett Lee, Stuart MacGill, Ashley Noffke, Andrew Symonds.

Australia One-Day squad: Ricky Ponting (Captain), Michael Clarke (Vice-Captain), Nathan Bracken, Stuart Clark, Brad Haddin, Matthew Hayden, James Hopes, David Hussey, Michael Hussey, Mitchell Johnson, Brett Lee, Shaun Marsh, Andrew Symonds, Cameron White.