{"id":164477,"date":"2021-11-24T05:29:28","date_gmt":"2021-11-24T06:29:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportinfo.pro\/?p=164477"},"modified":"2021-11-24T11:56:51","modified_gmt":"2021-11-24T11:56:51","slug":"test-captaincy-picture-clearer-after-interviews","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sportinfo.pro\/?p=164477","title":{"rendered":"Test captaincy picture clearer after interviews"},"content":{"rendered":"

The inauguration of Pat Cummins<\/a> as Australia's 47th Test captain seems to be merely a formality now.<\/p>\n

The fast bowler was one of only two players interviewed today, along with former captain Steve Smith, whose leadership ban post-sandpapergate has expired.<\/p>\n

Cricket Australia said yesterday<\/a> that selectors George Bailey and Tony Dodemaide, as well as CA board member Mel Jones, CEO Nick Hockley and chair Richard Freudenstein will make up the decision-making quintet.<\/p>\n

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Both Cummins and Smith were interviewed this afternoon.<\/p>\n

The idea of a pace bowling captain has been met with skepticism from some quarters, but every member of the current team who has been asked – including Cummins himself<\/a> – thinks the NSW quick is up to the task.<\/p>\n

\"Tim<\/p>\n

Smith would be perfect vice-captain candidate, able to provide guidance for the new skipper, as well as stepping into the breach when Cummins was sidelined, such is the workload of a fast bowler.<\/p>\n

After serving a one-year playing ban and a two-year leadership ban, Smith is once again eligible to lead Australia<\/a> and CA chair Richard Freudenstein said on the weekend that the 32-year-old would be considered for the role.<\/p>\n

In addition to being interviewed, Cummins has officially replaced Tim Paine on the cover of Cricket 22 – which could be another indicator as to which way the wind is blowing.<\/p>\n

https:\/\/twitter.com\/cricketcomau\/status\/1463001088429154305?s=21<\/a><\/p>\n

The governing body will come to a final decision in the next couple of days.<\/p>\n

Marnus Labuschagne, who was also floated as a potential leadership candidate, was not interviewed at this stage – but remains a name to keep in mind for the future.<\/p>\n

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