Mitchell Marsh is the appropriate candidate as Test vice captain for Australia

In the aftermath of one of the most scandalous incidents that rocked the cricket world, Australia is facing a tough time with the absence of their once primal leaders. Former skipper Steve Smith and vice-captain David Warner were forced down from the helm after the duo was found involved in the sandpaper gate fiasco. Both the cricketers were served with bans for 12 months by the CA.

Following such turbulence, Australia’s senior-most member in the squad, gloveman Tim Paine was bestowed with the captaincy reins. Tim Paine was named Test captain before he and Aaron Finch were named as Australia’s new ODI and T20I captain, respectively for the upcoming tours to England and Zimbabwe. Since Finch has been confirmed as Paine’s deputy for the five-match ODI series in the United Kingdom, wicketkeeper-batsman Alex Carey has been promoted as the vice-captain for a one-off T20I in England and a T20I tri-series in Zimbabwe.

However, the spot for a Test vice-captain is still up for grabs and veteran Aussie wicket-keeper Adam Gilchrist feels that all-rounder Mitchell Marsh is an appropriate candidate for the role.

According to cricket.com.au, the 46-year-old veteran was quoted saying, “I think a guy like Mitch Marsh could be a really strong appointment as Paine’s deputy. Again, provided he stays fit, I see him playing a big role in being a core or foundation player for that team to be built around.”

Gilchrist also admitted that spinner Nathan Lyon could also be an option for the role, but believes the combination of Paine and Marsh would work out better.

CA currently mulling over the players for the vacant position

Gilchrist’s comments come just a few days after Australian seamer Josh Hazlewood had said that he and his fellow bowlers are open to taking up the vice-captaincy role, with the country’s cricket board mulling over the players for the vacant position in the Test team.

However, the Test side’s new vice-captain is not expected to be named by Cricket Australia for few months, with their next Test assignment only coming in during their trip to the United States when they play against Pakistan ahead of the Australian summer.

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