Days before the Test series against India, Australia are in a dilemma to choose skipper for the Brisbane Test, starting December 4. Going by the recommendation of Cricket Australia team performance chief Pat Howard, Brad Haddin could lead the hosts in the series opener.
Michael Clarke is unlikely to take part in the forthcoming series, after damaging his hamstring for the third time in twelve months. Australia have options like David Warner and George Bailey, to name a few but Howard believes Haddin is a right man for the job.
“This is a board matter but I will be applying to the board for Brad Haddin to be the captain of Australia. Nice and simple,” Howard said. “Brad has been very good in this process of supporting his captain so we’re not looking for a succession planning captain at this time.”
“We are looking for a person that is ready to go now,” he added. “We’ve got a lot of other people who in the future might put their hands up but we’ve got a very clear framework of what we’re going with.”
Haddin, however, is not himself full fit and will play in the Sheffield Shield to prove his fitness.
“There’s no one confirmed at this point,” Howard said. “The fact Brad’s going to be playing in the next round of shield probably alleviates that. We think he’ll be playing and if we need a vice-captain, and injuries happen, we’ll have to think about that.”
