Finch new ODI skipper
Aaron Finch was named Australia's new ODI captain Saturday ahead of their upcoming series against South Africa, with Test skipper Tim Paine and his deputy Mitch Marsh axed.
The explosive batsman is already in charge in T20Is.
Spin veteran Nathan Lyon was another notable omission, although Shaun Marsh kept his place despite a dire series against Pakistan.
Alex Carey and Josh Hazlewood were appointed joint vice-captains in the 14-man squad.
"It's very exciting. I'm very humbled, very honoured to lead Australia," Finch said, adding that having a bowler as deputy would provide a different insight.
National selector Trevor Hohns said the leadership decisions were based on presentations the players made, their vision for Australian cricket and their actions on and off the field.
SQUAD: Finch (capt), Shaun Marsh, Head, Lynn, Maxwell, Short, Stoinis, Carey, Agar, Starc, Hazlewood, Cummins, Coulter-Nile, Zampa.
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