FILE PHOTO: Cricket - Ashes 2019 - Fifth Test - England v Australia - Kia Oval, London, Britain - September 14, 2019 Australia's Pat Cummins Action Images via Reuters/Andrew Boyers//File Photo
(Reuters) - Former fast bowler Geoff Lawson has hailed Pat Cummins' appointment as Australia's captain after the 28-year-old was named Tim Paine's replacement.
Cummins is Australia's 47th captain and the first fast bowler to lead the team in 65 years, prompting Lawson to celebrate the New South Welshman's promotion to the top job ahead of the upcoming Ashes series against England.
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