IPL 2018: Three players who can replace Steven Smith as Rajasthan Royals captain
Rajasthan Royals are likely to sack Steven Smith as the captain of the team ahead of IPL 2018. The Australian team was involved in a major controversy on the third day of the third Test at Cape Town. Cameron Bancroft, the Australian opening batsman, was seen using sandpaper to tamper with the ball, following which, Smith and David Warner were forced to step down as the captain and the vice-captain of the Australian side respectively.
With serious allegations levelled against Smith, it is hard for Rajasthan Royals to continue with him as the captain of the side. The Jaipur-based franchise will have to find a new captain to replace the Australian. We will look at three contenders who can lead the Royals.
#3 Ben Stokes
The English all-rounder was the most expensive player in the auction courtesy his superlative performances last season. Even though Stokes has been a brilliant player for England, his off-field behaviour has always come under the scanner. He missed the Ashes series last year because of the whole Bristol night-club incident and the legal procedures that followed.
There is no doubt about Stokes' prowess as a player and though it might be a decision that may raise a lot of eyebrows, the Royals will be tempted to take the bold decision of giving the captaincy to Stokes.