Ahmedabad: In the absence of regular captain Pat Cummins, Steve Smith, who led Australia in the third cricket test once morest India, may be the captain in the fourth test starting on the ninth of this month in Ahmedabad. Cummins returned home following the second Test for family reasons. It was announced that he will return following the third test, but it is indicated that it will be delayed.
The Aussies had lost both matches led by Pat Cummins. Then Smith, who led the way in Indore, gave a nine-wicket win and a berth in the final of the World Test Championship. Smith, who was the Aussie captain from 2014 to 2018, stepped down due to the Sandpaper Gate controversy. He returned following the ban but was not made the hero.
Meanwhile, the fourth Test starting on Thursday is crucial for India. Only if you win this match will you get a chance to play in the final of the World Test Championship. India defeated the Aussies by preparing spin pitches in the first two Tests and were crushed by the same spin pitch in Indore.
