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. Steve Smith with lead Australia for the rest of their Test series against Australia. Smith (right) and Ryan Harris train at the Gabba ahead of the second Test against India. The new Australia captain smiles as pace bowler Mitchell Johnson (right) limbers up. Smith in the nets with Josh Hazelwood, who was 12th man during the first Test. 'I think first and foremost I will try to lead from the front in terms of my performances,' he said. 'The on-field tactics, I think we've been pretty good this year, "Pup" (Clarke) has been amazing with that and what he's got going on. With the group we've got going forward I don't really feel there's any need for a big change there.' Smith, who made his Test debut as a spinner aged 20, was not even in the squad at the start of last year, but since coming back into the side he has established himself as one of the leading batsmen and his unbeaten innings of 162 and 52 in the 48-run victory over India in the first Test took his Test average to 46.03. 'It's obviously been a pretty whirlwind 18 months for me personally, and for the team as well,' Smith said. 'For this to come up so quickly, it's an amazing thrill. It's something that I've always dreamt of doing. To now have the opportunity to lead Australia in a Test match and the rest of this series, it's an amazing thrill.' David Warner dives as he attempts to take a catch during the session in Brisbane. Warner trieas to get his hands on the ball as it flies towards him. Johnson lifts weights on the outfield at the Gabba as Australia look to go 2-0 up in the series. Smith speaks to the media as he is announced as Australia's skipper for the series. Smith has captaincy experience with both New South Wales and the Sydney Sixers and is confident he can step up at Test level with the help of some of the senior players around him. 'When I'm just a player on the field I have my brain thinking as a captain all the time about the situation,' he said. 'Sometimes I throw thoughts over to Michael or Brad (Haddin). I have had the leadership experience with New South Wales and the Sixers and have been quite successful. It is a different kettle of fish with Australia but I'm looking forward to the challenge.' For now, Smith has only been confirmed as the Test captain for the three remaining Tests against India, but his appointment is a statement on the part of Cricket Australia. Haddin, 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. Michael Clarke is congratulated by Smith - and the Australia captain is unsure if he will return from injury. Smith celebrates his century against India and pays tribute to the late Phillip Hughes. But with Clarke himself admitting that the latest blow, when added to his ongoing back problems, leaves his future in doubt, Cricket Australia felt it needed to address the question of his long-term successor. Pat Howard, Cricket Australia's head of team performance, said: 'This is a longer-term injury (for Clarke) and the panel have been very strong in showing their hand looking for a longer-term solution. 'The nature of Michael's injury - and we'll get a better prognosis in the next 24-48 hours - was a pretty big factor in making this decision.' Haddin, 37, will serve as Smith's vice-captain. Smith said: 'I'm extremely close to Brad and when I told him yesterday that (national selector Rod Marsh) called me, I think he knew what was going on. He's over the moon for me, he's proud as punch. 'I'm certainly going to look to Brad out there as Michael always does. He's a terrific team man and he's got a great cricket brain as well. He's certainly someone I can lean on out in the middle as well.'

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Steve Smith, 25, will lead Australia in Test series against India. Michael Clarke could be forced to retire after latest injury. Smith has captaincy experience with New South Wales and Sydney Sixers.

Problem: With the World Series on the line, radio stations in San Francisco aren't taking any chances. Starting Tuesday the San Francisco Giants will face off against the Kansas City Royals in baseball's championship series, and two local radio stations decided they'd send a message. "No offense, Lorde, but for the duration of the World Series, KFOG Radio will be a "Royals"-free zone," the radio station posted on it's Facebook page. "We're sure you understand." 7 reasons why Kansas City's a winner. Lorde, the 17-year-old pop star from New Zealand, won a song of the year Grammy earlier this year for her No. 1 hit, "Royals." KOIT said its ban was prompted by listener complaints. "So @965KOIT banned the Lorde song Royals? That's awesome!" tweeted someone known as The Sassy PETIT. But not everyone thinks the ban rules. Louis Vargas opined on KFOG's Facebook page that the ban will make no difference in the series outcome, calling the move absurd. Tony Last complained that the song doesn't actually have "anything to do with the opposing team." Others commented that the lyrics actually seem to be anti-Royals. "We'll never be royals," Lorde sings. "It ddn't run in our blood." Still others, not caught up in the love affair, greeted the announcement with more of a shrug. "Isn't that song so last year?" commented Jennifer Farr Hutchison on KFOG's Facebook page. "Feel free to make that a permanent policy," wrote an apparent "Royals" hater. The Kiwi sensation may be banned in the Bay Area, but in Kansas City they're letting her rule their airwaves. Kansas City's 99.7 The Point put out a plans to play "Royals" at the top of every hour on the opening night of the World Series. "A few angry San Franciscans who don't have a song called 'Giants' won't rain on our parade," the station's program director is quoted as saying.
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San Francisco stations ban No. 1 hit "Royals" from Bay Area radio prior to World Series. Station in Kansas City to put song on heavy rotation on first night of series. Giants and Royals face off in Game 1 of World Series Tuesday night.