ISLAMABAD, April 11 -- The job of Australian captain is a much debated role. That is again the case now, following former captain Steven Smith's response to a query. "If the opportunity did come up again I would be keen," Smith said. The opportunity to captain Australia should only arise when the incumbent, Tim Paine, is either incapacitated or decides he has had enough of an extremely demanding job.
In Paine's case, he took over in extenuating circumstances, when Smith abrogated his duty by allowing a case of blatant cheating to occur under his watch. Since that time, Paine has done an admirable job of restoring Australia's cricketing reputation. There are a number of questions Cricket Australia has to answer before deciding who permanen...