The subject about Smith’s captaincy has come to forefront once again after Matthew Wade was chosen to lead the side in the second T20I of the ongoing three-match series against India which the hosts have now lost. Wade, performed well with the bat during Sunday’s game which Australia lost by six wickets at the Sydney Cricket Ground.
Australia are currently suffering from a host of injuries to star players. Aaron Finch missed out the second T20I with a glute injury and is doubtful for the final game as well. David Warner picked up a groin injury and is doubtful for the first Test. Josh Hazlewood has a bad back because of which he didn’t participate in the second T20I. Ashton Agar had a calf strain and wasn’t included for Sunday’s game. Mitchell Starc opted out of the T20I series due to personal reasons. Marcus Stoinis, who was ruled out after the first ODI against India with a side strain, returned to the side, but did not bowl.
Now, Langer has been forced to consider including…
