Which player was appointed captain of the Australian test team after Ricky Ponting retired

Question

1. Steve Smith
2. Michael Clarke
3. Michael Hussey
4. Matthew Hayden

Please provide the correct answer?

Answer 1

Michael Clarke

Michael Clarke has been named Australia's 43rd test cricket captain, replacing Ricky Ponting who stepped down after a nine-year reign. Clarke's appointment as test and one-day captain was announced at a news conference along with the appointment of all-rounder Shane Watson as vice-captain. Cameron White will continue to captain the Australian Twenty20 team, with Watson as his deputy.