3 players who can replace Tim Paine as Australian Test captain

2. Steve Smith

Another candidate for the captaincy is Steve Smith. 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.