CURRENT AFFAIRS

Detailed explanation-1: -Steve Smith will be Cummins’ deputy, Cricket Australia said in a statement. Fast bowler Pat Cummins was named the 47th captain of the Australia test team on November 26 in place of Tim Paine, who stood down from the position last week.

Detailed explanation-2: -On 19 November 2021, Tim Paine resigned from the captaincy due to off-the-field misconduct, and was replaced by Pat Cummins, who became Australia’s 47th Test captain, with Steve Smith named as his deputy.

Detailed explanation-3: -"They are significant shoes to fill although we are extremely fortunate to have a one-day squad with a huge amount of experience.” There were a number of candidates to take over from Finch, including current vice-captain Alex Carey who stepped in as ODI captain last year on the West Indies tour when Finch was injured.

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: -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.