Smith can be considered for captaincy again after SydneyBut Paine’s form in 2019 makes him hard to replaceThe
Sydney Test will be the last played under Steve Smith’s leadership ban, but that could be immaterial with evergreen Tim Paine’s form showing no sign of letting up.
Speculation has swirled over what Australia will do with the captaincy once Paine either retires or is dropped, with some suggesting this summer could be his last. But someone clearly forgot to tell Paine, who despite being 35 has surely cast aside any questions over his short-term future.