Steve Smith wants to lead from the front as he takes over as Australia's Test captain in the absence of the injured Michael Clarke. The 25-year-old was on Monday promoted to the vice-captaincy, chosen ahead of the veteran Brad Haddin to lead the Aussies out against India in the second Test in Brisbane on Wednesday, with Cricket Australia indicating the decision was made with an eye on the future as Clarke's injury woes put his long-term status in doubt. Smith is the third youngest player in the squad to play at the Gabba and will be Australia's youngest captain since Kim Hughes in the 1970s, but he promised not to let the added responsibilities change the way he approaches the game.
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Steve Smith, 25, will lead Australia in Test series against India
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Michael Clarke could be forced to retire after latest injury
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Smith has captaincy experience with New South Wales and Sydney Sixers
@placeholder, 37, has served as Clarke's vice-captain and was the straightforward choice to step in when the 33-year-old Clarke suffered a fresh hamstring problem on the final day of the fifth Test, having captained the side for the remainder of the final day.