In a radical departure from tradition for a cricket team, Australia has appointed two vice-captains, a move that is in part both succession planning and equal opportunity.

Mitch Marsh, who will fulfil the solo role against Pakistan in the UAE has been appointed with an eye on the future. If Josh Hazlewood is deemed fit for the Test series against India later in the year he'll take his place alongside Marsh in acknowledgement that bowlers are the forgotten men when it comes to leadership roles.