West Indies Coach upbeat ahead of the Digicel Home Series 2008 against Australia (4)

ST. JOHN'S, Antigua - West Indies head coach John Dyson said he is looking forward to his team doing "really well" in the upcoming Digicel Home Series 2008 against Australia.

The West Indies selectors on Tuesday named 17 players for a camp in Antigua from May 12 to 17 ahead of the Digicel Home Series.

Speaking on Wednesday, Dyson noted that the he hoped the players could continue the improvement they showed in the recent Digicel Series against Sri Lanka. The Windies drew the Tests 1-1, and took the One-Day series 2-0, with the final match being rained out.

Now turning to the Australians, Dyson said the series will be a tough challenge for his team, but believed they have the quality to match the visitors.

"We know it will be tough but we are ready for that challenge. We are looking forward to getting all the players in the right frame of mind and can do really well," Dyson said.

"We have put all the systems in place and what I like about the group of players we have here is the consistency of selection. Those selected will know what is required. Of course there are others close to selection, who will also be hoping to grab a spot in the team. We are happy with the group that we have and we are confident as we prepare for the series."

The Digicel Home Series 2008 between West Indies and Australia will have three Test matches (Sabina Park, Jamaica May 22-26), (Sir Vivian Richards Stadium, Antigua (May 30 to June 3), and (Kensington Oval, Barbados (June 12-16). There will be five One-Day Internationals (Arnos Vale, St Vincent June 24), (Grenada National Stadium, June 27 and 29), (Warner Park, St Kitts July 4 and 6) and a Twenty20 International at Kensington Oval, Barbados (June 20).

Dyson added: "This is an opportunity to continue the work we did in the Digicel Series against Sri Lanka. Our last Test was a win and our last One-Day series was also a win. These are positives as we move forward. We believe the bulk of the team against Australia will come from the squad which played against Sri Lanka."