The West Indies have named their Test squad for their tour of Australia starting next month.

The Windies have named a 15-man squad, with Jason Holder named captain and Phil Simmons reinstated as head coach.

However, Chris Gayle, Darren Sammy, Dwayne Bravo and Kieron Pollard have all been left out of the touring party.

Test schedule:

First test: Dec 10-14, Blundstone Arena, Tasmania

Second Test: Dec 26-30, MCG, Melbourne

Third Test: Jan 3-7, SCG, Sydney

West Indies Test squad:

Jason Holder (captain), Kraigg Brathwaite, Devendra Bishoo, Jermaine Blackwood, Carlos Brathwaite, Darren Bravo, Rajindra Chandrika, Shane Dowrich, Shannon Gabriel, Shai Hope, Denesh Ramdin, Kemar Roach, Marlon Samuels, Jerome Taylor, Jomel Warrican.