George Bailey
George Bailey. (Image-Twitter)

Former Australia captain George Bailey has been appointed as the new chairman of selectors of the Australia men’s team. He replaces Trevor Hohns, who served the selection panel for 21 years – 16 as the chairman – across two periods from 1991 to 2005 and 2016 to 2021.

George Bailey has joined the panel as a member in 2019 while still an active player for Tasmania and in the BBL. Now he has been promoted to the chairman position as Hohns retires from his job. The 2013/14 Ashes winner will have the duty to select squads for the T20 World Cup and the Ashes later this year.
George Bailey
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“Firstly, I would like to thank Trevor for his incredible work which has helped shape the success of Australian cricket over a long period, including during my days as a player and captain,” George Bailey said.
“In what can be a challenging job Trevor has always been calm, consistent and approachable. Similarly to his journey, he has made my transition from player to selector as smooth as possible. There is a lot I will take from Trevor’s style and very much look forward to the journey ahead.”

George Bailey is a highly respected leader who is now well established: Ben Oliver

George Bailey, who was already a respected figure in the cricket circuit before his international debut, was given the T20I captaincy in his debut match in 2012. He played in all the matches in the 5-0 Ashes whitewash over England at home next season; however, his Test career couldn’t go any further.

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The right-hander became a crucial member of the white-ball side and even captained Australia at the start of the 2015 World Cup when Michael Clarke was injured. He led Australia in 2 T20 World Cups as well.

“George is a highly respected leader who is now well established on the NSP alongside Justin as the head coach. He has brought recent playing experience with a deep understanding of the game, an open and collaborative style and a desire to keep improving the selection function,” Ben Oliver, Cricket Australia’s head of national teams, said.