Kings XI Punjab, already out of contention for a play-off berth in the ongoing Indian Premier League, have released Australian players Shaun Marsh and Mitchell Johnson to make preparations for the two-Test series in the West Indies.

Batsman Marsh and left arm pace bowler Johnson will return to Australia to commence their preparations prior to next month's tour of the West Indies featuring two Test matches at Windsor Park, Roseau, Dominica (June 3-7) and Sabina Park, Kingston, Jamaica (June 11-15).