Seamer Pat Cummins will lead Australia’s side during the Ashes with Steve Smith made as the vice-captain. The decision came after Tim Paine stepped down as the skipper and has taken a break from cricket due to him getting punished for some expletive texts he sent back in 2017 or so. The Ashes will begin on the eighth of December.
Pat Cummins, Captain, Australia Test Team
I am honoured to accept this role ahead of what will be a massive Ashes summer. I hope I can provide the same leadership Tim has given the group in the past few years. With Steve and I as captains, a number of very senior players in this squad, and some great young talent coming through we are a strong and tightly-knit group.
