Pat Cummins Named Australia’s New Test Captain for Ashes 2021-22, Replaces Tim Paine; Steve Smith Named his Deputy
Pat Cummins has been named the new captain for Australia for the Ashes 2021-22 after Tim Paine takes an indefinite break from cricket. Steve Smith will be the vice-captain.
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Just after the matters of sexting scandal escalated, Tim Paine stepped down from captaincy but also has made a decision of taking an indefinite break from cricket citing 'foreseeable future'. A while ago, it was announced that Pat Cummins will lead the team for the upcoming Ashes 2021-22 series. Steve Smith will be the vice-captain of the side. The Ashes 2021-22 will begin from December 8, 2021.
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🚨 Just in 🚨@CricketAus' new men’s Test captain has been confirmed.https://t.co/LmJnJ5gBSS
— ICC (@ICC) November 26, 2021
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Tim Paine has made the decision to step away from cricket for the foreseeable future.https://t.co/rdpM0XdQ40 #Ashes
— ICC (@ICC) November 25, 2021
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