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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