Will Sutherland: Victoria’s new Sheffield Shield skipper, set to lead Australia A

Will Sutherland has been named Victoria’s new Sheffield Shield captain. He is also set to lead Australia A in three 50-over matches against New Zealand A. Will’s Australia A side won’t feature Test and Victoria offspinner Todd Murphy, who has been withdrawn from the series because of a niggle, which is understood to be minor.

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Under Handscomb, Victoria have made the last two Shield finals –

The 23 year old Will Sutherland led Victoria in four Shield matches late last season in the absence of long-time captain Peter Handscomb, who was touring with Australia’s Test side in India.

His elevation as captain of both Victoria and Australia A is a sign of how highly he is regarded within Australian cricket.

Will has been named Australia A’s 50-over skipper ahead of Ashton Turner, who is also in the squad, despite Turner captaining WA to the last two Marsh Cup titles and Perth Scorchers to the last two BBL titles.

Victoria have made the last two Shield finals under Handscomb but have fallen short twice against Western Australia. Handscomb, who will continue to lead Victoria’s 50-over Marsh Cup team, believes it is the right time to hand over the Shield role.