Australia announce Test squad for Sri Lanka tour

Australia announce stand-in captain for Sri Lanka series with Pat Cummins on paternity leave
Former captain Steve Smith will once again lead Australia this month, having been named skipper in the absence of Pat Cummins, who is on paternity leave. Smith will lead Australia in their three-match series against Sri Lanka,
Steve Smith named Australia's captain for Sri Lanka tour: Details
Steve Smith has been appointed the captain of the Australian cricket team for their upcoming tour of Sri Lanka. The move comes in the wake of Pat Cummins's paternity leave and persistent ankle issue. Cricket Australia confirmed Cummins's condition had been "managed through the summer."
Australia announce Steve Smith-led Test squad for tour of Sri Lanka
Steve Smith will lead Australia in the two-Test series against Sri Lanka as Pat Cummins is on paternity leave and attending to an ankle issue. The squad is without Josh Hazlewood and Mitchell Marsh. Travis Head is Smith's deputy.
Steve Smith to captain spin-heavy Australia in Sri Lanka Tests, no rest for Starc
Steve Smith has been named Australia's captain for their tour of Sri Lanka without regular skipper Pat Cummins, said Cricket Australia. Mitchell Starc leads the pace attack in an otherwise spin-heavy squad.
Steve Smith named interim captain as Australia announce squad for Sri Lanka Test series
Right-hand batter Steve Smith has been appointed as the interim skipper of the national side as team Australia announced a 16-player squad for their two-match Test series against Sri Lanka, which will begin on January 29.
AUS vs SL Tests: No Pat Cummins, Hazlewood, Marsh As Australia Announce 16-Man Squad For Sri Lanka Tour
Australia have announced the 16-man squad that will travel to Sri Lanka for the two-match Test series. Pat Cummins, Josh Hazlewood and Mitchell Marsh are the notable absentees from the squad.
Steve Smith’s redemption story: From Sandpapergate to a return to the Australian captaincy
If Steve Smith is handed the captaincy of Australia’s Test team to Sri Lanka it would be another satisfying chapter in the redemption of a man who went to hell and back.
McSweeney returns to Australia squad for Sri Lanka tour. Smith to lead squad in Cummins' absence
Nathan McSweeney was recalled to Australia’s test squad on Thursday to tour Sri Lanka, less than three weeks after being dropped from the top order. Australia’s selectors announced their squad Thursday for the two-test tour,
Steve Smith named captain of Australia side for two-match Test series against Sri Lanka
Nathan McSweeney who was dropped from the Australian squad in the middle of the series against India has been recalled
Australia announce Test squad for Sri Lanka tour, Steve Smith to lead
Australia's regular captain Pat Cummins will miss the Sri Lanka tour to remain at home for the birth of his second child and will also manage his ankle injury. Meanwhile, Steve Smith has been named the captain for the two-match Test series against Sri Lanka.
Smith to captain Australia in Sri Lanka Tests
Pat Cummins will miss the tour of Sri Lanka for the birth of his second child, with Steve Smith leading the side in his absence.
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