Jack Edwards steps down as NSW captain to chase Australia selection
Jack Edwards stepped down as NSW captain to chase a regular spot in Australia's white-ball teams.
Jack Edwards has stepped back from leading NSW in Sheffield Shield and one-day cricket. He wants to earn a permanent place in Australia's international squad.
The 26-year-old said the work required to balance being state captain, a pace bowler, and a batter was too much. Jack Edwards debuted in Australia's T20 team against Pakistan in January and joined the 50-over squad against South Africa in September this year.
Edwards plays his first home internationals this month. Australia faces England, starting with an ODI in Perth on Friday.
Nic Maddinson and Lachlan Shaw have been appointed as his successors.
- 26
- Edwards age
- just over a year
- Captaincy duration
- 73 wickets at average 25 in 26 matches
- First-class record since 2023-24
Why it mattersWhen players step back from state roles, it shows the tension between leading locally and chasing national opportunities.
AustraliaAustralian cricket gains a fresh pace-bowling allrounder option for international cricket; Edwards plays his first home ODI series this week.
