Cricket Australia’s Board of Directors have endorsed former Test great Rod Marsh as the new Chairman of the National Selection Panel (NSP), replacing John Inverarity who has elected to stand down from the role following two and a half years in the top job.
Inverarity came under fire during 2013 as Australia slipped down the world Test rankings following heavy losses in India and England. However, he can depart the job with his held high following Australia recently reclaiming top spot in the Test rankings.
Marsh is set to move from his current part-time position on the NSP to a full-time role leading a new-look panel that includes National Coach Darren Lehmann, along with new members, Mark Waugh and Trevor Hohns.
Current selector Andy Bichel’s term on the NSP has not been renewed.
In announcing the changes, Cricket Australia Chief Executive Officer James Sutherland paid tribute to Inverarity and Bichel.
“When John Inverarity took over as National Selector the Australian Test team was ranked fourth in the world and its on-field performance was well short of where it is today,” Mr Sutherland said.
“He leaves his post with Australian teams in a position of strength, holding the number one ranking in Test and One-Day International cricket. That reflects his commitment and the astute judgment he brought to the role at a challenging time for Australian cricket.
Mr Sutherland said Marsh, who has been offered a three-year contract, has the experience and knowledge to carry out the challenging responsibilities of leading the NSP.
“Rod Marsh is the right man to take on this important role having been a key member of the panel since 2011,” he said.
“His track record speaks for itself. He brings a wealth of experience to the position, having been a leading player, coach and most recently a selector. Throughout his days as a player he was the absolute embodiment of the Baggy Green Cap and to this day is widely respected throughout the game.
“He has a great eye for talent and has strong relationships throughout international cricket.”
Marsh remains one of the most respected wicket-keepers to have ever played international cricket. His Test career spanned 14 years from 1970-1984. During this time he collected a then-record of 355 dismissals.
From 1990 to 2001 he oversaw the development of Australia’s best young cricketers as Head Coach of the Commonwealth Bank Cricket Academy. Throughout that time, the Academy, under the guidance of Marsh, helped launch the international career of 27 Australian players including Ricky Ponting, Adam Gilchrist, Shane Warne and Glenn McGrath.
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