Melbourne: Steven Smith will captain Australia in Friday's Carlton Mid ODI Tri-Series match against England in Hobart in the absence of suspended George Bailey, Cricket Australia said today.


Steven Smith 

Smith's appointment was made following approval by CA's Board of Directors to a recommendation by the National Selection Panel. Smith replaces George Bailey, who is suspended for Friday's match as punishment for the team maintaining a slow over-rate during Australia's four-wicket victory against India at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on Sunday.