Before the Ashes 2021-22 in Australia, a big bombshell was dropped on the team as Test skipper Tim Paine withdrew from the captaincy following his <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/tim-paine-sexting-scandal-here-are-the-text-exchanges-between-australian-cricketer-and-his-female-colleague/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">off-field scandal</a>. With Paine stepping down before an important Ashes Trophy, the Australia team is in search of a new captain.

Paine was made the Test skipper after Sandpaper scandal back in 2018 in South Africa. And, he has done a fine job leading from the front with 11 wins and 4 draws in 23 matches. With the Tasmanian cricketer stepping down, there are a few options Australia can look for a Test skipper.

<img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-477716" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Pat-Cummins.jpg" alt="Pat Cummins" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-477716" class="wp-caption-text">Pat Cummins. (Photo Source: Getty Images)</figcaption>

Pat Cummins has been one of the main players who has been considered for the Test skipper cap. With Paine giving up, several cricket pundits have elected Cummins to be the next Test skipper of Australia.

One of the most important members in Australia&#8217;s Test bowling unit, Cummins has some experience of captaining New South Wales. The team has also won the title under his captaincy.

Currently, Cummins is the vice-captain of the Test format for his nation. A fast bowler being a captain of a team may affect their workload, but Cummins can still be pondered for the next skipper in the field.

<img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-477541" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Steve-Smith-1-1.jpg" alt="Steve Smith" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-477541" class="wp-caption-text">Steve Smith. (Photo Source: Getty Images)</figcaption>

Another candidate for the captaincy is <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/tag/steve-smith/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Steve Smith</a>. A tremendous batsmen for Australia, Smith has got great experience as a captain. But with the sandpaper scandal back in 2018, the Australian batter was sacked from captaincy and was banned for a year.

Since then, he has only contributed as a batter. Even in the IPL, he has led the Rajasthan Royals for two years. One of the best Australian Test batsmen ever, he has been one of the most successful cricketers in the longest format of cricket.

There is no wrong with Smith being the skipper even with the leadership failure in South Africa back in 2018. Smith should be one of the contenders for the captain&#8217;s cap.

<img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-479209" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Marnus-Labuschagne-2.jpg" alt="Marnus Labuschagne" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-479209" class="wp-caption-text">Marnus Labuschagne. (Photo Source: Getty Images)</figcaption>

Marnus Labuschagne can be a potential candidate for the skipper&#8217;s spot. One of the rising stars for the Aussies, Labuschagne has been having a fabulous time with the bat. For the past two years, the South Africa-born Australian has been dealing in fifties and centuries.

A prolific run-getter, Labuschagne has shown signs of why he can be a leader. He has got great remarks to be the next leader of Australia. But, with Usman Khawaja leading Queensland in Australian domestic cricket and Tim Paine captaining the Test team of Australia, he hasn&#8217;t got any chances.

A next-level player, he has taken his game at a towering level. And Labuschagne should surely become a nominee for the 47th Test skipper of Australia.

&#8211; Vasudev Pallipurathu

Before the Ashes 2021-22 in Australia, a big bombshell was dropped on the team as Test skipper Tim Paine withdrew from the captaincy following his <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/tim-paine-sexting-scandal-here-are-the-text-exchanges-between-australian-cricketer-and-his-female-colleague/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">off-field scandal</a>. With Paine stepping down before an important Ashes Trophy, the Australia team is in search of a new captain.
Paine was made the Test skipper after Sandpaper scandal back in 2018 in South Africa. And, he has done a fine job leading from the front with 11 wins and 4 draws in 23 matches. With the Tasmanian cricketer stepping down, there are a few options Australia can look for a Test skipper.
<h3>1. Pat Cummins</h3>
<figure id="attachment_477716" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-477716" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"><amp-img class="size-full wp-image-477716" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Pat-Cummins.jpg" alt="Pat Cummins" width="640" height="400" layout="responsive" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"></amp-img><figcaption id="caption-attachment-477716" class="wp-caption-text">Pat Cummins. (Photo Source: Getty Images)</figcaption></figure>
Pat Cummins has been one of the main players who has been considered for the Test skipper cap. With Paine giving up, several cricket pundits have elected Cummins to be the next Test skipper of Australia.
One of the most important members in Australia’s Test bowling unit, Cummins has some experience of captaining New South Wales. The team has also won the title under his captaincy.
Currently, Cummins is the vice-captain of the Test format for his nation. A fast bowler being a captain of a team may affect their workload, but Cummins can still be pondered for the next skipper in the field.
<h3>2. Steve Smith</h3>
<figure id="attachment_477541" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-477541" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"><amp-img class="size-full wp-image-477541" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Steve-Smith-1-1.jpg" alt="Steve Smith" width="640" height="400" layout="responsive" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"></amp-img><figcaption id="caption-attachment-477541" class="wp-caption-text">Steve Smith. (Photo Source: Getty Images)</figcaption></figure>
Another candidate for the captaincy is <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/tag/steve-smith/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Steve Smith</a>. A tremendous batsmen for Australia, Smith has got great experience as a captain. But with the sandpaper scandal back in 2018, the Australian batter was sacked from captaincy and was banned for a year.
Since then, he has only contributed as a batter. Even in the IPL, he has led the Rajasthan Royals for two years. One of the best Australian Test batsmen ever, he has been one of the most successful cricketers in the longest format of cricket.
There is no wrong with Smith being the skipper even with the leadership failure in South Africa back in 2018. Smith should be one of the contenders for the captain’s cap.
<h3> 
3. Marnus Labuschagne</h3>
<figure id="attachment_479209" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-479209" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"><amp-img class="size-full wp-image-479209" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Marnus-Labuschagne-2.jpg" alt="Marnus Labuschagne" width="640" height="400" layout="responsive" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"></amp-img><figcaption id="caption-attachment-479209" class="wp-caption-text">Marnus Labuschagne. (Photo Source: Getty Images)</figcaption></figure>
Marnus Labuschagne can be a potential candidate for the skipper’s spot. One of the rising stars for the Aussies, Labuschagne has been having a fabulous time with the bat. For the past two years, the South Africa-born Australian has been dealing in fifties and centuries.
A prolific run-getter, Labuschagne has shown signs of why he can be a leader. He has got great remarks to be the next leader of Australia. But, with Usman Khawaja leading Queensland in Australian domestic cricket and Tim Paine captaining the Test team of Australia, he hasn’t got any chances.
A next-level player, he has taken his game at a towering level. And Labuschagne should surely become a nominee for the 47th Test skipper of Australia.
– Vasudev Pallipurathu

Before the Ashes 2021-22 in Australia, a big bombshell was dropped on the team as Test skipper Tim Paine withdrew from the captaincy following his <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/tim-paine-sexting-scandal-here-are-the-text-exchanges-between-australian-cricketer-and-his-female-colleague/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">off-field scandal</a>. With Paine stepping down before an important Ashes Trophy, the Australia team is in search of a new captain.
Paine was made the Test skipper after Sandpaper scandal back in 2018 in South Africa. And, he has done a fine job leading from the front with 11 wins and 4 draws in 23 matches. With the Tasmanian cricketer stepping down, there are a few options Australia can look for a Test skipper.
<h3>1. Pat Cummins</h3>
<figure id="attachment_477716" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-477716" style="width: 640px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-477716" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Pat-Cummins.jpg" alt="Pat Cummins" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-477716" class="wp-caption-text">Pat Cummins. (Photo Source: Getty Images)</figcaption></figure>
Pat Cummins has been one of the main players who has been considered for the Test skipper cap. With Paine giving up, several cricket pundits have elected Cummins to be the next Test skipper of Australia.
One of the most important members in Australia&#8217;s Test bowling unit, Cummins has some experience of captaining New South Wales. The team has also won the title under his captaincy.
Currently, Cummins is the vice-captain of the Test format for his nation. A fast bowler being a captain of a team may affect their workload, but Cummins can still be pondered for the next skipper in the field.
<h3>2. Steve Smith</h3>
<figure id="attachment_477541" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-477541" style="width: 640px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-477541" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Steve-Smith-1-1.jpg" alt="Steve Smith" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-477541" class="wp-caption-text">Steve Smith. (Photo Source: Getty Images)</figcaption></figure>
Another candidate for the captaincy is <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/tag/steve-smith/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Steve Smith</a>. A tremendous batsmen for Australia, Smith has got great experience as a captain. But with the sandpaper scandal back in 2018, the Australian batter was sacked from captaincy and was banned for a year.
Since then, he has only contributed as a batter. Even in the IPL, he has led the Rajasthan Royals for two years. One of the best Australian Test batsmen ever, he has been one of the most successful cricketers in the longest format of cricket.
There is no wrong with Smith being the skipper even with the leadership failure in South Africa back in 2018. Smith should be one of the contenders for the captain&#8217;s cap.
<h3> 
3. Marnus Labuschagne</h3>
<figure id="attachment_479209" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-479209" style="width: 640px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-479209" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Marnus-Labuschagne-2.jpg" alt="Marnus Labuschagne" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-479209" class="wp-caption-text">Marnus Labuschagne. (Photo Source: Getty Images)</figcaption></figure>
Marnus Labuschagne can be a potential candidate for the skipper&#8217;s spot. One of the rising stars for the Aussies, Labuschagne has been having a fabulous time with the bat. For the past two years, the South Africa-born Australian has been dealing in fifties and centuries.
A prolific run-getter, Labuschagne has shown signs of why he can be a leader. He has got great remarks to be the next leader of Australia. But, with Usman Khawaja leading Queensland in Australian domestic cricket and Tim Paine captaining the Test team of Australia, he hasn&#8217;t got any chances.
A next-level player, he has taken his game at a towering level. And Labuschagne should surely become a nominee for the 47th Test skipper of Australia.
&#8211; Vasudev Pallipurathu

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