5 things you didn't know about Matthew Wade

#1 He was elevated to ODI captaincy only to be injured and replaced

A last minute injury prevented him from skippering Australia in ODIs

When Australia announced their ODI squad to take on the Kiwis in a three-match series in New Zealand, they needed a new captain. Steven Smith was out injured and Warner was rested which meant Australia were without their two senior players.

Wade, who had just been recalled to national colours a few months ago, was made the skipper. However, an eleventh hour back injury forced him out of the series and Aaron Finch, another player recalled to the squad, was appointed as the skipper.

The wicket-keeper batsman woke up on the morning of the first ODI with a back spasm and struggled to train with his teammates. A quick scan revealed a back injury and he was ruled out of the match and series with Peter Handscomb being made the wicket-keeper.