CURRENT AFFAIRS

Detailed explanation-1: -Fast bowler Pat Cummins was named as Australia’s 47th Test captain, while Steve Smith was appointed as the vice-captain on Friday ahead of the upcoming Ashes series .

Detailed explanation-2: -Steve Smith on Wednesday, December 7, 2022, returned as Australia captain after Pat Cummins failed to recover from an injury and was ruled out of the second Test against the West Indies beginning here on Thursday, December 8.

Detailed explanation-3: -Steve Smith steps in to captain Australia with Pat Cummins ruled out of Adelaide Test.

Detailed explanation-4: -Pat Cummins will lead Australia through to next year’s ODI World Cup, with the Test skipper appointed to the 50-over role on Tuesday. Cricket Australia made the announcement on Tuesday morning, appointing the 29-year-old to take over from Aaron Finch.

Detailed explanation-5: -Pat Cummins will be asked to juggle the Test and one-day captaincy after being appointed as Aaron Finch’s successor in the 50-over format.