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.

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…