Australia coach Justin Langer said on Sunday that Steve Smith may get the captaincy again but there’s still a little time for that.
Aaron Finch’s glute injury meant Australia had to nominate a new captain for the 2nd T20I against India. While, many expected Steve Smith to the top job after his 24-month captaincy ban ended in March, earlier this year.
Instead, Australia handed the responsibility to 32-year old wicket-keeper batsman Matthew Wade, who became the 11th player to lead Australia in T20Is.
The decision further delayed the conversation on whether Smith will ever return to captain the side in the future, as the coach and the Chairman of Selectors, Trevor Hohns haven’t been clear on that front in the recent past.
‘Still a few processes away’
Langer, finally talked about after the game as due to Finch’s absence and Pat Cummins being rested meant they had to take a decision on Sunday itself.
When asked if Smith was considered, Langer talking to Fox Sports…
