Cricket Australia chief refuses to rule out Warner return

While, wicket-keeper Tim Paine will continue as the Test team skipper.

Cricket Australia has a daunting task of naming Darren Lehmann’s successor, who decided to step in the wake of ball-tampering episode

The management is also expected to announce limited-overs skipper later this month

With limited-overs specialist Aaron Finch as the front runner to lead the green and gold outfit

According to reports, speed machine Pat Cummins will be promoted as the vice-captain.

Smith and Warner were suspended for 12 months while Bancroft was given a 9-month suspension.

Warner, on the other hand, can never assume a leadership role in Australian cricket.

On his return from South Africa, Warner, in a tear-eyed interview, had claimed that he might not represent Australia again in Future.

But, Cricket Australia CEO James Sutherland, on Tuesday, said that the left-hand opener can return to international cricket after serving his 12-month ban.

Steve Smith, David Warner and Cameroon Bancroft were banned by Cricket Australia following the involvement in the ball-tampering scandal during the four-match Test series against South Africa