Steve Smith to lead Australia in the upcoming three-match ODI series against India

New Delhi : Steve Smith will captain Australia in the upcoming three-match ODI series against India as Pat Cummins remains at home following the demise of his mother.

Cummins left the India tour after the second Test in Delhi to be at the side of his mother Maria, who died from breast cancer last week while the final match in Ahmedabad was being played. Smith led the Australian side in the last two Tests in his absence.

“Pat won’t be coming back, he’s still taking care of what’s happened back home. Our thoughts are with Pat and his family as they go through that grieving process,” head coach Andrew McDonald was quoted as saying by cricket.com.au. IANS

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