Michael Clarke's reign as Test captain might just be starting but his time as Twenty20 leader has ended. Clarke announced after the Ashes loss at the SCG that he would stand down from the role and will not play Twenty20, instead preferring to concentrate on regaining form in the five- and one-day arenas.
Cameron White has been named as Australia's captain for the two Twenty20 games against England next week, with Tim Paine confirmed as his deputy. The squad also includes Brett Lee, who will represent Australia for the first time since October 2009, as well as the uncapped Aaron Finch and James Pattinson.
Australia squad David Warner, Shane Watson, Cameron White (capt), David Hussey, Aaron Finch, Steven Smith, Tim Paine (wk), Steve O'Keefe, Mitchell Johnson, Brett Lee, James Pattinson, Shaun Tait.
Australian news: Michael Clarke quits Twenty20, Cameron White is new captain | Australia Cricket News | ESPN Cricinfo
Funny that, get Test captaincy and it's farewell T20. Probably a year too late though. As for the T20 side, looks like they are building towards the future and suddenly O'Keefe is back in the picture again. I'm hoping they rest Johnson for this and give Pattinson a go.