Let Steve Smith lead the Australian side while Darren Lehmann takes a back seat ANDREW WEBSTERGETTY IMAGES Steve Smith's place as skipper seems like a supporting actor role when he should be the leading man. It was the Coogee Food and Wine Festival and Steve Smith and his partner, Dani Willis, rubbed shoulders with all generations at Coogee Oval. READ MORE:* Hohns to lead Australia cricket selection panel* Marsh falls on his sword* South Africa captain caught giving ball lolly rub* Calypso-like collapse for Oz? Captain of the Australian cricket team was once the second most important job in the country, just behind Prime Minister. That said, his pot shot at vice-captain David Warner for not supporting Smith enough cocked several eyebrows, not least from some of those former teammates.

Source: Stuff November 17, 2016 20:19 UTC