Smith will take the lead in Indore as Cummins misses the third Test

India is currently leading Australia 2-0 in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy match. The third test, which is scheduled for 1–5 March, which is takes place in Indore. In the first two test matches, Pat Cummins has already done the captaincy for Australia. After dropping the second Test match, Cummins was forced to take a flight back to Sydney. Due to Pat Cummins’ absence for Australia, Steve Smith will serve as captain for the third test between India and Australia, which will begin on March 1, in Indore.

“Given that my mother is ill and receiving palliative care, I have chosen not to go back to India at this moment. Being here with my family is where I feel at my finest. I value all of Cricket Australia’s and my teammates’ unwavering support. Thank you for your cooperation “a Cummins statement read.

Smith has so far scored 71 runs in four innings at an average of 23.66 in the ongoing series. Cummins’ absence is the latest blow to Australia’s hopes of making a comeback in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy series. India have an unassailable 2-0 lead in the ongoing four-match Test series.