Australian cricket board has appointed all-rounder Mitchell Marsh and fast bowler Josh Hazelwood as the vice-captains of the national team ahead of their upcoming two-match series against Pakistan.
It is not for the first time that the team will have two players serving as the vice-captains of the Test side. Moreover, the duo was selected through an unprecedented voting by team members with the final decision made by the selection panel.
Reflecting on the appointments, selection chief Trevor Hohns made it clear that the sole purpose behind choosing two vice-captains was to drive the team towards achieving their goals and objectives.
He further stated that Marsh and Hazelwood are ready to assist newly-appointed Coach Justin Langer and newly-selected skipper Tim Paine in their journey ahead.
"It was not a process designed to find the next Australian Test Captain, but to find two vice-captains who will support and drive the team's goals and objectives," cricket.com.au quoted Hohns as saying.
"Justin Langer and Tim Paine have a clear vision for the Test team, and Josh and
