AUS vs WI, 2nd Test: Steven Smith replaces injured Cummins as captain

Injury

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Availability

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Replacement

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Cummins

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Smith

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AUS vs WI, 2nd Test: Steven Smith replaces injured Cummins as captain

Injury

Australian skipper Pat Cummins has been ruled out of the second Test against West Indies, starting December 8. The pacer is yet to recover from a quad strain. Steven Smith will once again lead the team.

Availability

Cummins, who didn't look at his best in the series opener, went through 40 minutes of running work on Tuesday. However, he didn't bowl. He was subsequently scrubbed off ahead of Australia's training session on Wednesday.

Replacement

Pacer Scott Boland has replaced Cummins in the XI. Boland, who was phenomenal in the 2021/22 Ashes, would be raring to make a mark once again. The right-arm pacer owns 18 Test wickets.

Cummins

During the Perth Test, Cummins became the fifth-fastest Aussie to complete 200 Test wickets, accomplishing the feat in 44 games. He currently boasts 202 wickets at 21.51.

Smith

Smith will lead Australia for the second time after becoming the designated vice-captain. He stood for Cummins in an Ashes Test as well, after the latter was deemed a Covid-19 close contact. Notably, Smith was Australia's full-time skipper before the ball-tampering episode.

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