


Paine quit in disgrace last Friday as it became clear sexting revelations would enter the public domain.Ĭummins, who was last year installed as Australia's sole vice-captain in all three formats, could be formally appointed Test skipper by the end of this week.Ī five-person panel, headed by Cricket Australia (CA) chair Richard Freudenstein and chief executive Nick Hockley, have been assessing candidates this week. 'ANGER IS PALPABLE': Players at war with Cricket Australia over scandal SCARY: Aussie icon 'zipped into body-bag' during India's Covid ordealĭOUBLE STANDARDS? Candice Warner calls out Cricket Australia Smith is widely tipped to be named Australia's Test vice-captain, with fast bowler Pat Cummins expected to replace Tim Paine as skipper in the wake of the sexting scandal. Pic: Gettyįormer Test captain Michael Clarke has issued a stunning warning to star batter Steve Smith about his potential reinstatement to a captaincy role in Australian cricket. Former Test captain Michael Clarke says Steve Smith needs to be careful if he's reinstated to a leadership role in Australian cricket.
