<p>Former wicketkeeper Rod Marsh has been named as the new head of Australian cricket’s selectors, while top-order batsman Mark Waugh has been appointed to the panel for the first time.<br /><br />Marsh, 66, replaces John Inverarity, who had already indicated he would step down when his tenure ended. Waugh has replaced former pace bowler Andy Bichel on the four-man panel.</p>.<p><br />Former chairman of selectors Trevor Hohns has also rejoined the panel, while Australia coach Darren Lehmann retained his place.<br /><br />“Rod Marsh is the right man to take on this important role having been a key member of the panel since 2011,” Cricket Australia chief executive James Sutherland said in a statement.<br />“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.<br /><br />“He has a great eye for talent and has strong relationships throughout international cricket.”<br />Marsh's elevation to head the panel means he will step down as Cricket Australia's manager of elite coaching development.</p>
<p>Former wicketkeeper Rod Marsh has been named as the new head of Australian cricket’s selectors, while top-order batsman Mark Waugh has been appointed to the panel for the first time.<br /><br />Marsh, 66, replaces John Inverarity, who had already indicated he would step down when his tenure ended. Waugh has replaced former pace bowler Andy Bichel on the four-man panel.</p>.<p><br />Former chairman of selectors Trevor Hohns has also rejoined the panel, while Australia coach Darren Lehmann retained his place.<br /><br />“Rod Marsh is the right man to take on this important role having been a key member of the panel since 2011,” Cricket Australia chief executive James Sutherland said in a statement.<br />“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.<br /><br />“He has a great eye for talent and has strong relationships throughout international cricket.”<br />Marsh's elevation to head the panel means he will step down as Cricket Australia's manager of elite coaching development.</p>