Australian cricket is mourning the loss of Rodney Marsh

Former Australian wicket-keeper batsman Rod Marsh has announced his decision to step down from the post of chairman of selectors with immediate effect.

Former Australian fast bowler Jason Gillespie and former skipper Steve Waugh have expressed their interest in taking over as a national selector from Rod Marsh, whose tenure will end next year.

Chairman of Australian selectors Rod Marsh is hoping that Peter Nevill can go on to break Adam Gilchrist’s record of 17 centuries – the most by a wicket-keeper for Australia.

Australian fast-bowler Mitchell Starc, who was selected for Australia's tour of Bangladesh, will carry on bowling despite carrying a chronic ankle injury that needs surgery.

Former Australian wicket-keeper and national selector Rod Marsh has suggested that it would be wise to revert to the previous back-foot no-ball rule during his delivery of the annual MCC Spirit of Cricket Cowdrey Lecture.

Australian National Selector Rod Marsh will deliver the 15th MCC Spirit of Cricket Cowdrey lecture at Lord's on Tuesday 1st September.