Brisbane: Former Australia captain Ian Chappell has said that stand-in-skipper Steven Smith should continue to lead the national side even if the injured Michael Clarke returns to the field.



Ian Chappell 

Hailed as a natural leader by many experts, Smith was the unanimous choice of the selectors after Clarke pulled out with his hamstring trouble, leaving Brad Haddin to continue as vice-captain. Chappell also believes that Smith knows his job well.