Steve Smith is ready to again take on the second most important job in Australia.
Steve Smith believes he has transformed into a more relaxed leader since he was Australia’s full-time Test skipper and feels well-equipped to help a regenerated squad prosper in Sri Lanka.
“It’s going to be a cool tour. I think I understand spin and the subcontinent really well in terms of angles and what needs to happen. Also, the tempo of play that needs to be played at certain times.Smith served a two-year leadership ban for his role in the Sandpapergate saga of 2018 and has captained Australia four times since in a Test - against England in Adelaide , against the West Indies in Perth , as well as two away Tests against India in 2023.
This summer has been a particularly enjoyable one for Smith. His hundreds in Brisbane and Melbourne helped Australia wrestle momentum from India in a 3-1 series win. And missing out on 10,000 Test runs? Smith can finally laugh now about being stranded on 9999 runs at the SCG.
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