Steve Smith to lead Australia in Sri Lanka series

THIS star cricketer, previously banned as captain is now set to once again lead the team in Sri Lanka
Australia is set to take on Sri Lanka in two Test matches and a one-off One Day International. The action kicks off on January 29 with the first Test.
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Australian cricket icon Steve Smith will lead the national side in absence of regular skipper Pat Cummins in the upcoming two-match Test series against Sri Lanka.
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