Australia name Head, Cummins as co-vice-captains

Travis Head and Pat Cummins were, on Tuesday named as Australia's co-vice captains for the upcoming two-Test series against Sri Lanka.

The duo were promoted to leadership roles after Josh Hazlewood was sidelined due to an injury and Mitchell Marsh was left out of the squad. Hazlewood and Marsh were previously named as Australia's co-vice captains, ahead of their tour the United Arab Emirates to play against Pakistan last year.

Australia and Sri Lanka will lock horns in two Tests in Brisbane and Canberra from 24 January and 1 February respectively.