ANALYSIS: Should Steve Smith be eligible for Australia's captaincy?
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.Steve Smith said he was "keen" to be reconsidered for captain in an exclusive interview with News LimitedSmith was stripped of the leadership role after a ball-tampering scandal in 2018
On the International Cricket Council's all-time Test batting rankings, Smith sits at number two, behind the legendary Don Bradman – a worthy qualification to lead a national team.Following the ball-tampering scandal in a Test match against South Africa at Newlands in 2018 Cricket Australia commissioned The Ethics Centre to conduct an organisation-wide review.
"While good intentions might reduce culpability – they do not less responsibility … especially not for those who voluntarily take on the mantle of leadership." His quotes also appear to address the concerns of those who question whether his life experiences beyond cricket are enough to equip him with the critical judgment necessary to be a leader of men, not just a leader of cricket players."Having more life experiences and learnings over the last couple of years, I feel like I would be in a better place as a teacher.Smith knows the stain of 'sandpapergate' will always be lurking in the background.
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