“In My Eyes He Can Have It”: Nathan Lyon returns to Australia captaincy for Steve Smith

Australian spinner Nathan Lyon has said that it is exciting to hear ace batsman Steve Smith talking about leading the country again. Earlier this week, Smith talked about his desire to lead again for Australia for the first time. The right-handed batsman was removed as captain after joining the Sandpaper Gate fiasco in the Cape Town Test against South Africa in March 2018. “It’s exciting that Smith has said he wants to work again. I think on the last couple. Over the years he has learned a lot about himself … but at the same time about his captaincy. For him to say that he wants it to be exciting. He clearly has learned a lot and he thinks he can do a great job again. It wants, in my view, he can be like that. ” Lyon told The Unplayable Podcast, as reported by Cricket.com.

“Tim (Pine) is the current captain and this is the way Tim wants to steer the ship, and give credit to Smith, I think he has been very respectful that way. There have been times when Smith has been Passed on the strength of knowledge. He said, “He has a great cricketing mind and most people can watch the game.”

Ever since Australia lost the Test series against India, calls have come in to replace the captain and Pine has faced severe criticism.

“I think it’s a great quality; it can only help you when you’ve found Smith like the guys in your changroom. I love playing under Piney. He’s one of the best captains I’ve played. “Lyon said,” In my view, being the best defender in the world, I want him to keep playing, especially such a big Ashes series around the corner. “

“This time, especially for those who only play Test cricket, are going to allow us to get fit, stay focused and make sure we are ready to get around summer. My penny has to There is full support. He is not going anywhere. ” In my eyes, ”he said.

However, Smith talked about being open to leading the national team if the opportunity presents itself in the future, with coach Justin Langer saying that Unite Pine (test captain) and Aaron Finch (white ball captain) ) Is in good hands with. .

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“We have two very good captains and two important competitions going on – one Ashes and one T20 World Cup. We have a good future,” Langer was quoted as saying by ABC and Fox Sports.

“Despite the rubbish of the media, there is no captaincy position available,” he said.