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Ponting wants Australia to stick with Konstas during Sri Lanka tour

Melbourne, January 24: Former Australian captain Ricky Ponting warned the Australian selectors that they should play young opener Sam Konstas during the team's Test series against Sri Lanka at Galle and avoid changing the batting order so that they can invest more in the 19-year-old's Test career.

It feels like a backward step, says Johnson on making Smith captain for SL Test tour

New Delhi, Jan 16: Former Australia fast-bowler Mitchell Johnson has expressed reservations over Steve Smith being named captain for the upcoming Test tour of Sri Lanka, saying it’s like a backward step being taken instead of cashing on the opportunity to try a long-term leadership candidate. Smith was named Australia’s captain for the two-match Test tour of Sri Lanka, starting in Galle on January 29, after regular skipper Pat Cummins opted out due to the birth of his second child and ankle soreness.

Any chance I get to take over is good fun: Steve Smith ready to lead in Sri Lanka

Sydney, January 10: Steve Smith, Australia's former full-time Test captain, believes he has evolved into a more relaxed leader over the years and feels ready to guide a rejuvenated squad during their tour of Sri Lanka. With Pat Cummins on paternity leave, Smith will lead Australia in two Tests at Galle, bringing his wealth of experience and a fresh approach to the subcontinent's challenging conditions.