We haven't had a bowler captain Australia for ages so it's unlikely that a bowler will get it. Steve Smith is the only batsman secure of his spot in the team who can captain Australia at some point. While he was captain, I'd describe him as a decent captain who could get rather flustered if things weren't going well.
When Smith was initially made captain after Michael Clarke retired, he was the only suitable candidate. If Smith gets the captaincy back, it'll be partly due to there being no other suitable option.
Michael Clarke will have his knockers but Australia would have won convincingly at Headingley if Paine had Clarke's tactical acumen.
When Smith was initially made captain after Michael Clarke retired, he was the only suitable candidate. If Smith gets the captaincy back, it'll be partly due to there being no other suitable option.
Michael Clarke will have his knockers but Australia would have won convincingly at Headingley if Paine had Clarke's tactical acumen.