Cricket Australia names George Bailey as national selector
Sydney/IBNS: Cricket Australia has named Tasmania veteran George Bailey as Australia’s new national selector.
Bailey will join the National Selection Panel in a full-time capacity from February, meaning he will not see out the Marsh Sheffield Shield season and take on his position at the conclusion of the KFC Big Bash League season after fulfilling his commitments with the Hobart Hurricanes, Cricket Australia website said.
He is going to succeed Greg Chappell on the three-man panel.
The other two members of the current panel are chairman Trevor Hohns and coach Justin Langer.
In his career, the Australian has played 90 one-day internationals, 30 T20Is and five Tests.
He has captained the nation 57 times.
“I am passionate about the long-term success of the Australian cricket team and advancing the cause of Australian cricket in general,” Bailey was quoted as saying by Cricket Australia.
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