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Cricket Australia board to discuss Steve Smith’s prospects of a future return as Australian captain
The board of Cricket Australia will determine whether Steve Smith can return to the captaincy of the Australian men’s team at its next board meeting.
Key points:
- Steve Smith said he was “keen” to be reconsidered for captain in an exclusive interview with News Limited
- Australian Cricket coach Justin Langer told ABC the captaincy position is not currently available
- Smith was stripped of the leadership role after a ball-tampering scandal in 2018
The Ticket has learned Smith’s future will be on the agenda as part of discussions around succession planning. Privately, the ABC understands some on the board have reservations.
This coincides with public comments from Smith that he is interested in a return to the captaincy after he was stripped…
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