The board of Cricket Australia will determine whether Steve Smith can return to the captaincy of the Australian men's team at its next board meeting.Steve Smith said he was "keen" to be reconsidered for captain in an exclusive interview with News LimitedSmith was stripped of the leadership role after a ball-tampering scandal in 2018
On the International Cricket Council's all-time Test batting rankings, Smith sits at number two, behind the legendary Don Bradman – a worthy qualification to lead a national team.Following the ball-tampering scandal in a Test match against South Africa at Newlands in 2018 Cricket Australia commissioned The Ethics Centre to conduct an organisation-wide review.
"While good intentions might reduce culpability – they do not less responsibility … especially not for those who voluntarily take on the mantle of leadership." His quotes also appear to address the concerns of those who question whether his life experiences beyond cricket are enough to equip him with the critical judgment necessary to be a leader of men, not just a leader of cricket players."Having more life experiences and learnings over the last couple of years, I feel like I would be in a better place as a teacher.Smith knows the stain of 'sandpapergate' will always be lurking in the background.
absolutely
He had his shot and proved himself to be dishonest. I dont think he should even be playing...
NO NO NO
Absolutely.... 2nd chances.
Yes we should have the best captain that is available. It doesn't matter who it is.
Yes, the current Captain can be seen deferring to him over field placements. He appear to be an expert at this and seems to have studied this seriously
Yes
No. He is a cheat.
Absolutely he’s the best dad nice Ricky
No, he is and always will be a cheat.
Definitely not
Yes
Does anybody really care what cry baby Smith does?
Noooooo!
Definitely yes. The whole thing was a knee jerk reaction by cricket Australia, and blown completely out of proportion. The penalties were ridiculous and way worse than any other country enforced. Shame Cricket Australia, Shame.
Never!!!
Nope, he had his chance and blew it
He should captain the Australian curling team. His sandpaper skillz would be an asset.
Shit yeah
No no no..........
No
A Big No.
Yes, why not?
No!
No.
No. Worst possible candidate for captain. He is lucky he wasn’t banned from the sport permanently. If it was up to me, he would have been dismissed.
Me watching anyone contemplating this question. He should have got the same as a drug cheat, 4 years ban.
No no no we have had enough of leaders who cry.
No
Not just no but HELL NO!
No, I think it would be a backwards step. He helps the team by scoring runs & supporting leaders plus helping juniors, but no doesn't get the captain's honour again.
Eligible, of course. But why? Paine's got an issue with the DRS, but he's been a great captain, I hope he sticks around and when he goes we move forward. Simple stuff.
Yes.
NO!
No
Absolutely NOT! You’ll lose me as a viewer!!
Definitely not, should be the abc journalist who should go for this job as they are experts in every field.
It is up to the establishment! He did the crime and done his time!
NO
YES, ABSOLUTELY!!! NO QUESTIONS ASKED!!!
Yeah why not let’s see what other sneaky tricks he’s got hidden, only makes the game more entertaining knowing there’s a bit of drama involved
THis is really what Australia is all about . They promote those that just don't deserve it. How could they endow all these privileges and glory on the World's biggest ever Cricket Cheat.
YES, looks like he does most the work anyway in arranging fielding etc.. Why not make it official
No
Nope, had his time and blew it.
No! He had his opportunity to be the captain and failed. He plays better cricket when he isn’t in charge. No more chances for the other grub Warner 😡
Definately no! Mainly because he cried like a naughty little boy getting in trouble, we need a man to lead the Australian cricket team.
Brilliant cricketer which I respect, but how do I explain to my boy who loves cricket and knows what occurred that leaders can knowingly allow such actions in such a noble game yet he gets to go again. You’re either a leader or not!
Simply no, he brought the game into disrepute and does not have the leadership integrity and values needed to lead our Aussie team in front of the world.
No, he resigned and should forever look on and think about how he treated that privaledged position; Cricket has been a cartooon mockery of itself for about 15 years at least, this will nail it's coffin and be a pivotal moment for self-entitled, cheats and liars everywhere; Sad.
Smith is guilty of looking the other way so he did not lead and stop what Warner and Bancroft were doing. Smith should not be captain again as a result
NUH.
No
No
Poor leadership! Shouldhave stopped sandpaper Crap and didn’t. Didn’t have the guts to stop Warner. Too weak. Just bat, mate. Tim Paine is doing a good job.
No
What has he learnt if he is offering himself up as a captain again when the position is not even vacant. What messsge does that send to the current captain and the team? This is not a team player action.
if he thinks it will not upset his bowling
Who actually cares? He's a cheat and nobody likes the current team anyway. Imo they are the most unlikeable sporting team I have ever witnessed. Giving a cheat the captaincy back cements my feeling for the team.
hes a cry baby but we have crooks in fed gov so why not a bent cricket team
Its a definite yes from my husband and I. He deserves a second chance especially as he didn't rape or murder anyone.
Eligible? Yeah, why not? Selected? Never.
No he lets little people standover him to soft
No he should never be
No
NO
I see no player in this Australian side as an automatic choice for captain. Leadership has been in a slide just like the team’s fortunes. Perhaps Finch
Of course
No
NO
No. He's a cheat who got caught. He's forgiven because he makes money for the game. Just like the Chappel's. They cheated, they made money, they prospered. It's why I haven't watched Cricket since a 10 year old in 1981 and watched two 'sportsmen' choose money over honour.
yes. After what weve seen from our Federal Govt his actions were a pittance
Had the chance to alter the culture of gamesmanship and sledging and blew it. Paine till after the ashes and then a new face.
Wow! I love that we are having a serious discussion about whether he can be captain, because he didn’t stop someone else from abusing a ball while at that same time men in parliament can abuse women, stay in their jobs and enjoy the full ongoing support of the PM. Unbelievable!
Never again
The guy should have not been allowed to play professional cricket again.
No
The present captain is just fine thanks.
No
He should be.
No!! and he's not the full quid.
No
Aaron Finch doing good job so not yet
NO
No he doesn’t have the leadership strength to not give in to pressure to cheat.
No
no
Absolutely not, he’s a damn cheat and should have been kicked out of the sport.
Never
Your kidding right?
No
I'm saying no because he's not a strong enough leader to tell his team mates, 'hey, that's cheating and not how we do things.' He was the captain of the team and didn't put a stop to it.
No.
No as hes a cheating bastard!!
He should be eligible, but he shouldn’t be selected.
a cheat always a cheat, and his henchman Warner....filthy cheats
Not really a good impression for junior cricketers. He should be grateful to play for Australia again. Awarding him the captaincy only really proves that The Australian selectors and team are ok with cheating. itsnotcricket
No. He can play for Aust but must not captain as he was found wanting, as a leader.
No. Work your way back up to it. Was Captain when we cheated. Give someone else a crack.
No, he is a cheater. Not what we want or need in a captain
No
No
No way, lesson learnt for anyone else thinking of cheating whilst representing your country. It’s a privileged, not a right.
If Paul fallen can be a drug cheat and captain NSW and cronulla (cesspool) as well as be a commentator then, yes.
Nope.
Only if there is absolutely no one else. In my opinion Pat Cummins is nearly there.
Bloody oath
YES
He is doing nothing but creating instability in the team true leader don’t do that !! So definitely not leadership material. To many players been there too long if there is anything to learn from India’s performance give the young ones a chance !!
Tim Paine deserves our continued support as Captain.
Nope!!!
No.
Definitely not. He has his chance and squandered it so no no no...
No
Nope
Yes best cricketing brain out there - bring the boy back
No
N. O.
No and hell no.
No. He's had his chance.
yes, both smith and warner, victims of massive overreaction however stupid they were!
He can be eligible like anyone else, should he be Captain... no.
No.
No. He should be eligible to clean everybody's shoes.
No he shouldn’t be captain again. Couldn’t or wouldn’t stand up to Warne at the lunch break in SA. Doesn’t have the attributes of a real leader of men.
That ship has sailed
He was an unimaginative and defensive captain so for that reason alone, I’d say only if no bastman emerges by the time Paine goes. It can’t be a bowler who has never captained a team before! The way Maxwell was treated under his watch was also.
No
Wouldn't think so. Hate the thought of an Australian caption working off holding the bat half way down
No
No
Is he trying to establish the team and its captain? He may feel entitled but he isn’t entitled.
No
Yes, yes and yes! Current captain has done his job but will not produce future success needed. Time mistakes buried in past and forgiveness shown by CA. CricketAus
No. And he can fairly and squarely blame James Sutherland who angrily enforced the win at any costs culture just after the humiliating loss in Hobart for it.
Nope.
No, never
No
Let’s give the cheater a promotion!!
I hope so
No
Sure thing. We have fallen that low. auspol
Simply YES, you can't penalize him or others forever. He didn't commit a murder or something heinous. Get a grip, he has paid for his indiscretion.
Yeah, na.
Yes. Definitely!,
Did you ask the same of Sachin T? Get a grip
Yes
No
No
No - he has shown since the SA incident that he does not have the integrity. Sadly he was groomed by CA win at all costs. Remember scratching the wicket when Pant was batting in Sydney; totally appalling and not pass the pub test - no one believed CA take on it except CA
NO!
No
No
Just no.
No way.
Can everyone saying he deserves a second chance please confirm that’s their same response when they see an Aboriginal in custody?
Yeah why not he’s done he’s time in prison.
NO . He is a cheat.
No. He has no leadership qualities. He's proven himself to be weak and a follower.
Nope
Tim Paine brought this team together when they were at rock bottom. They are now a cohesive unit &,as such,the job of captain should remain Tim’s as long as he wants it. He should be remembered as a great leader of our Test team
nope
No, and neither should he.
No. Turning a blind eye to cheating is a leadership failure. It’s a sad thing he was good in many ways. It is nonetheless a national team and the message needs to be clear to everyone in this country and internationally.
Yes
Yes
No. We need a new person completely, and only when Tim has left the job.
No
Shouldn’t even be allowed to carry the drinks..
Only if he jizzed on a desk, shit himself at maccas or took non consensual upskirt photos of women at their place of work.
No. He let the team down and the country There are others with higher values...or are we still 'win at all costs'?
Absolutely not. There are some mistakes that can’t be walked back, it would set a terrible precedent. There are better options anyway
Never.
In a heartbeat!
No.
no
No.
He absolutely did deserve a comeback, absolutely does not deserve Captaincy. Captaincy is about leadership and in this regard he pays a permanent penalty.
Well every sex pest in parliament is having a second, third and fourth go so why not this cheater too. Let’s just have no standards in Australia at all.
No!
Yes. Wait, no... Sorry.
NO
I like the guy but No, damage has been done, good thing he's still playing but that was a big mistake to make.
Who feckin cares.
Nope 👎🏼
Surely we can find someone that is not a cheat to lead the team? Is there no one else?
No
No, he blew his opportunity to lead the country.
Sorry no.
Nope. Not a good look. Sorry son, move on.
No. He has become totally obsessive (more than he was before) with his own game.
No
No...he wasn’t very good last time...he had his chance and blew it
Yes, but I don’t think he’d go near it again. Hard to blame him, given the level of vitriol he’s faced. Wish our politicians faced the same high standards as our cricketers. (eg. Andrew Laming, etc )
NO!
Absolutely not. He's a cheat. How do your children that cheating is not okay? It's bad enough he's playing again.
No, he is a bit too kooky.
Yes yes yes
No. He had his chance and blew it. Disgraceful behaviour cheating and I reckon he was only sorry he got caught. The tears were just about the cash he was going to miss out on. Lucky he can bat and still has a job. In the real world you wouldn’t get your job back.
No, clearly.
No
Sadly, no.
No
He’s wearing the baggy green, let the captaincy idea go. There are more up n coming stars to pay attention to. He’s had his day with the good, the bad and the ugly
Steve Smith as Captain? Why not ... we have these creeps as 'leaders'.
Should never had been stripped
No, and only of the reasons why is standing next to him
No cheat
Yes. If you've paid your penalty, made amends, then I think we can let people have another chance. Mercy and forgiveness is necessary to have a functioning society. Not so sure any of us could survive without it.
No all should have got life bans.
If your not cheating your not trying hard enough to win.
Nope.
No
Yes
No. Done & dusted.
I think he’s rather unhinged at the moment! His mannerisms were actually disturbing watching him bat last Summer! That’s a no from me!
No.
Yes, if he is the best candidate.
No
If Warne was not allowed to captain then...
No.
Why not? At least he has paid for his behaviour.
Absolutely he should.
It would be unprecedented in this world full of retribution and unforgiving hypocrisy.
No
I think he’s too eccentric to be the captain, but an amazing batsman. Let him play free for years to come.
He is eligible. Whether to give him the job... That's the question.
No
Yes
No
Fvck no.
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He had this great privilege & proved he couldn’t handle it.
No!
No.
Sets the example to kids that cheaters are rewarded. Maintaining a spot on the team is already a reward. 🤔
He has a cricket brain but not sure if he has cricket balls to withstand any bully boys.
Must must & need
No
No he’s a cheat
Yes
Yes!!! He never should of lost it
No. He cheated.
Based on the replies it's no wonder politicians can get away with anything and face no consequences. Extremely low standards everywhere and Australia is fine with it.
Absolutely yes...
no, never again the captain vice-captain, sure
Yes! He’s paid the price and will have learnt from his mistake and has probably grown from it too
It’s a no from me...
CricketAus you are kidding right. Why would you allow a cheat to represent australia crumepays
I'm a fan of Steve Smith and thought the sanctions too harsh but once a decision like that has been made you can't go back on it. It would set a bad and worrying precedent.
He lost his job for turning a blind eye to scratching a cricket ball, Daniel Andrews caused 800 deaths and kept his.🤷♂️
Yes dear
Should Scott Morrison have a second term. NO.
No
yes.
No. Never again
Ask ScoMo.
No, Smith is swallow and brittle. Have faith in Paine , Paine deserves the loyalty
Not unless Paine is out.
Nope and no way
I'm conflicted. On one hand, yes, he's more than paid his penalty, I believe CA massively overdid the penalties, also many other captains have continued after a ball tampering issue. Conversely, no, it was a grave error of judgement and perhaps it may affect his batting.
Of course
Nope
No
You only have to look at our Government to realise that we have no standards and that anything goes - so, sure, why not.
Reluctant no, he let Warner dominate him in “sandpapergate”!
Absolutely
I could not give seventeen shits.
Yes
No he is a cheat, he shouldn’t even be playing for Australia!
He is only one to put his hand up to alleviate Paine's pain.
No
Nope. As mush as I like him as a cricketer, he blew the chance and now it's time to let it go for good.
No. Forgive but don’t forget.
Of course not, surely there’s plenty of Australian cricket players who can do it, or do we have to add another embarrassing leader to the mix
Short answer, yes.... Long answer, Hells Yes!!
Of course Steve Smith should be eligible for the captaincy. He’s done his penance. But the circumstances of his previous stint as captain should count against him should another candidate be available for the position. cricket
Sure why not, he's a cheat who disgraced the baggy green, but we've already let him wear it again, why pretend that there are any standards now?
Yes, I am not a cricket fan but he has paid the penalty. You learn by your mistake everyone deserves a second chance.
No
Yes. He's got the best cricketing brain in the team. It's a no-brainer
No. He cheats and he cries. Thus not captain material.
Let me think ... No
Nope - he set a poor example
If he’s a Liberal hell yes 😂😂
No
NO!
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