Ashes: Adam Gilchrist backs Pat Cummins to take over Australia captaincy, does not rule out Steve Smith return

Former Australian wicketkeeper Adam Gilchrist said Pat Cummins is the ideal candidate to take over as captain of the Test team from Tim Paine ahead of Ashes 2021-22. Paine quit the role over a text message scandal.

Former Australia captain and legendary wicketkeeper Adam Gilchrist said on Monday that Pat Cummins should have the first shot at Test captaincy following Tim Paine's decision to quit the coveted role over a sexting scandal.

Australia are all set to appoint a new Test captain before the Ashes, starting December 8, and Pat Cummins is being backed by former cricketers despite Australia's reluctance to name bowlers as captains over the years. Notably, Cummins had been deputy to Paine over the last few years.