With Pat Cummins taking paternity leave, Cricket Australia appointed Smith as captain for the two-match Test series. Smith will lead Australia in the final leg of the 2023-25 World Test Championship cycle. Australia has already secured a spot in the WTC final later this year but will be aiming for a series victory.
"As for the decision to bring back Steve Smith as Test captain in Sri Lanka after his one-year suspension and two-year leadership ban over the ball-tampering saga, I can understand the scepticism," Johnson wrote.
They Can Say Whatever They Like – Steve Smith
In a recent interview with The Sydney Morning Herald, Steve Smith stated that people are entitled to their opinions about his captaincy. Smith mentioned that he continues to lead in his own style and is comfortable with the team's positive environment, adding that he's not bothered by others' opinions.
Smith Handed One-Year Ban After Ball-Tampering Saga
The 35-year-old cricketer was handed a one-year ban from all cricket for his role in the 2018 ball-tampering scandal during the South Africa tour. However, he has captained Australia a few times since his leadership ban ended. He became eligible to lead Australia after he returned to international cricket.
Australia's two-match Test tour of Sri Lanka begins on January 29, with the first Test scheduled to be played in Galle and the second Test set for February 6. Both matches will be held at the Galle International Cricket Stadium. After the red ball series, the teams will compete in a two-match ODI series.
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