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The Paine game: How selectors have searched for an heir apparent – Sydney Morning Herald
As Australia prepares for a return to South Africa, the fall-out from the ball-tampering saga continues, with no obvious choice to replace Tim Paine as captain.
There is debate as to whether Pat Cummins, Paines deputy, is a serious challenger for the top job. Cummins says he could handle it, so does Geoff Lawson, the former Australian quick who was a successful leader of NSW. But others, including Mark Taylor, have questioned whether he can focus on his own bowling, a physically and mentally challenging role as is, while also dealing with team tactics.
Here is a snapshot of the issues the selectors face and how they have looked to fill a void that unexpectedly…
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