Australia announce Test squad for Sri Lanka tour

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.
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 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."
SL vs AUS: Steve Smith to lead Australia in Pat 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.
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
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.
Connolly, McSweeney, Kuhnemann included for Sri Lanka tour
Steven Smith will captain in the two Tests with Pat Cummins remaining at home for the birth of his second child and to manage an ankle injury
Why Aussies rushed to recall McSweeney for Sri Lanka
Nathan McSweeney was axed after three Tests, now he is back in Australia's squad with some strong words of endorsement from chief selector George Bailey.
Australia announce Test squad for Sri Lanka tour, Steve Smith to lead
Australia has announced its squad for the upcoming two-Test match series in Sri Lanka, starting on January 29. The 16-member squad includes some fresh faces and notable omissions, with Steven Smith taking over as captain in Pat Cummins' absence.
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.
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Potential debutant claims Australia Test squad spot as Smith named captain
Interim captain appointed and potential debutant named in Australia's 16-player squad for Sri Lanka Test series.
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Steve Smith, Kane Williamson unlikely to play this year's PSL; PCB awaits clearance for England players
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