New Twenty20 captain Michael Clarke

Injured fast bowler Nathan Bracken says the Australian squad is excited about playing under new Twenty20 captain Michael Clarke.

Clarke, 28, has previously skippered the side in the absence of Ricky Ponting, including in a recent match against England following the Ashes series.Ponting has since retired from 20-over cricket in an effort to prolong his Test and one-day careers.Bracken, who is still recovering from knee surgery, told BigPond Sports Weekend, Clarke was great with the squad in England and added a lot of fun into the team."Ricky has done a great job but when someone new comes in its something different and that re-invigorates the squad," Bracken said.

"Pup (Clarke) obviously has a major role as vice-captain and always contributes a lot but having him in total control is a different feel and totally different environment.

From:news.smh.com.au