Steve Smith named interim captain as Australia announce squad for Sri Lanka Test series

Canberra [Australia], January 9 (ANI): 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.

Smith will lead the side in the absence of Pat Cummins, who is both on paternity leave and dealing with a slight ankle issue during the recent home summer.

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