Alex Carey will captain Australia in the first one-day international against the West Indies, Cricket Australia announced on Tuesday, after Aaron Finch was ruled out through injury. Finch re-aggravated a right knee injury during last week's fifth Twenty20 against the West Indies and Cricket Australia said his availability for the second and third ODIs will be assessed on a daily basis. "I am deeply honoured to be able to lead the team while Aaron recovers," said Carey, who has previously captained Australia 'A', the Adelaide Strikers and South Australia. "To captain Australia is one of the greatest privileges in sport and an honour I am extremely thankful to receive. Get to know a little more about Alex Carey - the 26th ODI captain of the Australian Men's Cricket Team!

Source: News 24 July 19, 2021 23:48 UTC