Pat Cummins: Australia name pace bowler as men's ODI captain

Pat Cummins has been appointed as Australia's 27th men's one-day international captain.

The fast bowler - already Australia's Test captain - replaces previous ODI skipper Aaron Finch, who retired from the format last month.

Finch remains captain of Australia's Twenty20 side, while Cummins will lead the international team in next year's 50-over World Cup in India.

The move ends speculation David Warner could be appointed to the role.

Cricket Australia (CA) proposed a change to its integrity code last week which, if passed, could see Warner's lifetime leadership ban lifted.

The 35-year-old was banned from elite cricket for 12 months and from leadership positions for life by the governing body in 2018 for his part in the infamous ball-tampering scandal in South Africa.

But with Cummins saying last week he does not expect to play every ODI because of his workload, a change to CA's rules could yet allow Warner to lead the side in his absence.

Sydney-born Cummins said he had "significant shoes to fill" in replacing Finch.

"I have thoroughly enjoyed playing under Finchy and have learnt an enormous amount from his leadership," Cummins said.

"They are significant shoes to fill although we are extremely fortunate to have a one-day squad with a huge amount of experience."

Cummins' first game as ODI captain will come against England in a three-match series beginning on 17 November.