Next Australian captain?

[TheParraboy]

If Clarke retired today, Im afraid they would give the captaincy to Watson

If Clarke retires in, say, after a couple more Aussie summers. Then provided he becomes a cleanskin in that time, could well be out of Warner or Smith. Though Smith is the logical choice for now

 

[Twizzle]

I reckon Watson will retire before Clark, although he may get a second wind at batting at 6, because its easier, I just don't see his body holding up.

 

[TheParraboy]

probably be a fulltime t20 player

 

[JJ]

If Clarke retired today, Im afraid they would give the captaincy to Watson

If Clarke retires in, say, after a couple more Aussie summers. Then provided he becomes a cleanskin in that time, could well be out of Warner or Smith. Though Smith is the logical choice for now

Haddin surely, if they didn't want to go to Smith immediately (although Haddin likely to retire soon too I guess)

 

[herbert henry1908]

Prior to Ponting was Chappell the last non NSW test captain?

Kim Hughes.

 

[herbert henry1908]

Haddin surely, if they didn't want to go to Smith immediately (although Haddin likely to retire soon too I guess)

haddin has said the WC will be the end of him.


And even if it wasnt its not like Australia to appoint a short term captain.

 

[herbert henry1908]

I reckon Watson will retire before Clark, although he may get a second wind at batting at 6, because its easier, I just don't see his body holding up.

there's been some media talk that Clarke will retire sooner than we think.

all depends on his back I reckon.

 

[JJ]

haddin has said the WC will be the end of him.


And even if it wasnt its not like Australia to appoint a short term captain.

Watson would be short term too, so all roads point to SMith

 

[Timbo]

If Clarke were to go really soon, I think it'd be Watson with Smith as VC.

But if Clarke hangs around for another 3 or so years, Smith.

 

[Mr Angry]

Could even be a bloke yet to play.

They have been grooming Smith for sure.

Captained State, BBL team, was vice captain of an Australia A tour.

 

[DoggiesBroke]

Smith will be ready before Clarke gives it away I reckon. I think Clarke would be more inclined to retire if he can get Aus. to number 1 in the not too distant future rather than retiring because of his back.

 

[The Mad Hatter]

Watson would be short term too, so all roads point to SMith

Watson would be short sighted.

 

[typicalfan]

Depends on whether Smith is ready when Clarke retires. A lot can change in a few years.

 

[mattyg]

I think Clarke will play on until the next ashes series over here so still 4 more years yet. Don't think we'll have a ponting scenario with Clarke where he loses the captaincy and still plays. By then I'd say smith will 100% be ready, as long as we don't drop him if he has a couple of poor tests