Clarke named vice-captain

12 April 2012

Michael Clarke has been named as vice-captain for Australia's tour of the West Indies.

Clarke, who led the Twenty20 team during the Australian summer, will take on the role following Adam Gilchrist's decision to retire from international cricket.

New South Wales trio Beau Casson, Simon Katich and Stuart MacGill have been all included in the 15-man squad for the three-match Test series.

The surprise inclusion in the one-day squad is Western Australia batsman Shaun Marsh, son of former Test opener Geoff.

Nathan Bracken's place is dependent on the seamer proving his fitness following knee surgery.

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