Former Australian test cricket icon Rod Marsh has been appointed the new Chairman for Cricket Australia. Mark Waugh has also joined the four-man committee alongside Trevor Johns.

Marsh was promoted to the new position following the retirement of John Inverarity.

Cricket Australia coach Darren Lehman has also retained his position in the selection committee.

The news of Marsh to preside as a new chairman was announced by Cricket Australia CEO James Sutherland.

"Rod Marsh is the right man to take on this important role having been a key member of the panel since 2011," Sutherland said of the former wicketkeeper/batsman who played 96 Tests and set a new world benchmark for Test dismissals during his career that spanned 1970-1984 ... His track record speaks for itself. He brings a wealth of experience to the position, having been a leading player, coach and most recently a selector ... Throughout his days as a player he was the absolute embodiment of the Baggy Green cap and to this day is widely respected throughout the game," Sutherland said.

Rod Marsh holds an impressive record in test cricket. He had played in 96 international test crickets and served as a wicketkeeper. Marsh had also set a world record of 355 wicket dismissal during his career.

Marsh was also known as an effective player in one-day cricket. He contributed as a wicket keeper and low-order batsman.

Rod Marsh was the coach of Adelaide Australia since its birth and also held the position as a director. He also served as the director of the England and Wales Cricket Board from 2001-2005 and was also associated with the Global Cricket Academy in Dubai.

Marsh received the coveted Sport Australia Hall of Fame in 1985 and was also awarded the Australian Sports Medal in 2000 and with Centenary Medal the next year. He also became member of the Order of British Empire in 1981