Australia confirm Michael Clarke as captain

By Benjamin Vincent, on 30th March 2011, 09:03 UTC

Michael Clarke has been named as Ricky Ponting's successor as captain of Australia's Test match and one-day teams.

After Ponting's resignation yesterday, Clarke, 29, was confirmed as captain at a press conference today.

Clarke said: "What an honour it is to be named captain of Australia."

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