Australia's chairman of selectors Rod Marsh has resigned, effective immediately, following Australia's dismal start to the Test summer.
Australian selector Rod Marsh (R) with former Australian cricketer Shane Watson (L) Photo: PHOTOSPORT
Cricket Australia confirmed Marsh's departure in a statement on Wednesday afternoon.
No replacement has been named, but Cricket Australia said it was likely to announce an interim replacement at an extraordinary meeting on Wednesday night.
Marsh, who was appointed chairman of selectors in 2014, said the decision to leave was his.
"This is my own decision and no-one within Cricket Australia has pressured me or even suggested that I should do this," he said.
"Clearly, though, it is time for some fresh thinking, just as it is for our Test team to welcome some new faces as we build for the future.
"I have always had the best interests of Australian cricket foremost in my heart, and that's why I have made this decision.
-ABC
