Shaun Marsh to replace injured Clarke for Brisbane Test

Brad Haddin is expected to assume the Test captaincy for the remaining three Tests

Update: 2014-12-13 15:57 GMT
Shaun Marsh will replace injured captain Michael Clarke in the Australian team for next week's second Brisbane Test, Cricket Australia said on Saturday. Photo: AFP/ File

Adelaide: Shaun Marsh will replace injured captain Michael Clarke in the Australian team for next week's second Brisbane Test, Cricket Australia said on Saturday.

Clarke said scans have shown he has a torn right hamstring after coming off during the final day of the opening Adelaide Test and will take no further part in the series against India.

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Wicketkeeper Brad Haddin is expected to assume the Test captaincy for the remaining three Tests.

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Australia called on West Australian batsman Marsh and also added left-arm paceman Mitchell Starc to their squad for the Gabba Test.

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