SYDNEY, (Reuters) – Batsman Michael Clarke was appointed Australia’s 43rd test cricket captain yesterday, a day after Ricky Ponting’s resigned the post.
The 29-year-old, who served as vice-captain under Ponting, will also take charge of the one-day side, which plays three matches in Bangladesh next month. All rounder Shane Watson is the new vice-captain of the test and one-day teams.
“I just want to say what a honour it is to be named captain of Australia and a huge surprise to see Ricky stand down,” Clarke told a media conference.
