Pointing was finally dropped from the team after demonstrating a poor form while completing the series against Sri Lanka and India. Australia's one-day side wasn't enough for Pointing to recover from a poor performance.

The 37-year-old former skipper only scored 18 runs with an average of 3.6 in the first five games of the tri-series. His one-day career was finally over.

The squad has now 13 members with Captain Michael Clarke, who returned with a minor cramp complaint. The all-rounder star Shane Watson has been asked to join in the team for the first time this season after he has recovered from calf and cramp complaints, which prevented him from participating in the whole home Test season against India and New Zealand.

Ryan Harris, pace bowler, who took a rest after winning a game last Sunday against India at the Gabba is returning for Mitchel Starc's left-armer position.

John Inverarity, chairman of the selectors, however said Pointing, a veteran who has played 375 games is, has marked an amazing record in the one-day battle.

According to him the team may not be demonstrating the same performance without him, but overcoming the situation and playing through the game with the exception of some good players is how an influential sport is.

Pointing is definitely one of the outstanding players in the history of Australian ODI cricket. He has become even more recognized when he captained the Australian team and grabbed two World Cup championships.

Pointing is highly respected by his teammates, which perhaps is the highest form of honor a captain can get.

His willingness to take over the captain's position due to Michael Clarke's absence is one of the many things proving his selfless character and focus on the team.

Meanwhile, Australia's team to play against Sri Lanka in Hobart this coming Friday and India on the weekend at the SCG will be captained by Michael Clarke.