Australian cricket captain Steve Smith has been thrust into the spotlight after star batsman David Cummins was forced to withdraw from the third Test against India due to a family illness.
Cummins, who has been in outstanding form this summer, was due to open the batting for Australia in the third Test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. However, he was forced to withdraw from the match after his family member fell ill.
The news of Cummins’ withdrawal came as a shock to the Australian cricket team, who had been hoping to build on their impressive performance in the second Test in Sydney. Smith, who is usually a middle order batsman, will now take on the role of opening batsman in Cummins’ absence.
Smith has been a key member of the Australian team for many years and is highly respected by his teammates. He is known for his calm and composed approach to batting and is seen as an ideal replacement for Cummins.
The Australian cricket team will be hoping that Smith can lead them to victory in the third Test, despite the absence of Cummins. The team will be looking to build on their impressive performance in the second Test and secure a series victory over India.
The news of Cummins’ withdrawal is a blow for the Australian team, but they will be hoping that Smith can step up and lead them to victory in the third Test. It remains to be seen whether Smith can fill the void left by Cummins and help Australia secure a series win over India.
