Head, Cummins new Australia vice-captains

Australia pace bowler Pat Cummins

Melbourne - Australia's two-Test series against Sri Lanka starts in Brisbane on Thursday

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Published: Tue 22 Jan 2019, 9:05 PM

Last updated: Tue 22 Jan 2019, 11:08 PM

Batsman Travis Head and pace bowler Pat Cummins have been named joint vice-captains for Australia's two-Test series against Sri Lanka starting in Brisbane on Thursday, the country's cricket board said on Tuesday.
Cricket Australia (CA) said that the duo have been elevated to leadership roles to assist skipper Tim Paine in place of his regular deputies, with Josh Hazlewood ruled out through a back injury and Mitchell Marsh not selected.
 

Published: Tue 22 Jan 2019, 9:05 PM

Last updated: Tue 22 Jan 2019, 11:08 PM

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