Lehmann to captain South Australia

By JMB
September 15 2006

South Australia has reappointed former Test batsman Darren Lehmann as captain for the upcoming Australian cricket season. His vice-captain will continue to be Graham Manou. Lehmann is expected to reture from English county cricket at the end of the current domestic season.

South Australian Cricket Association chairman of selectors, Paul Nobes, said Lehmann had provided outstanding leadership for the Redbacks' younger players.

"We believe that Darren is the right person to take us forward, particularly with the very high expectations we have of this playing group," he said in a statement.

"He is also the right person to lead our blend of more experienced cricketers and our young up-and-coming cricketers."