article_snippet: Australia have yet to name a successor but Steve Smith, who led the test team against India and enjoyed a fine World Cup with the bat, is expected to take the reins. '
article_snippet: Along with Clarke, who will continue to captain the test side, a number of seasoned players are likely to have played a number of seasoned players last World Cups, including Johnson, all-rounder Shane Watson and wicketkeeper Brad Haddin.
article_snippet: But Australia will be able to retain the bulk of Australia squad and such is Australia record of regeneration and innovation, Australia will back Australia to defend Australia title in England in 2019.
article_snippet: Left-arm seamer and player of the tournament Mitchell Starc, already a frightful prospect for most batsmen, is 25 and can only get better if Left-arm seamer and player of the tournament Mitchell Starc, already a frightful prospect for most batsmen fitness allows.
article_snippet: Steve Smith (right) and Shane Watson will not be short for quality fast bowling company, with Josh Hazlewood, Pat Cummins and James Faulkner all under 26, not to mention a fit James Pattinson, who missed selection for the World Cup by dint of a lack of preparation after a long battle with injury.
article_snippet: Australia may not want for batsmen either, with David Warner, Glenn Maxwell and Smith all easily young enough for a tilt at back-to-back trophies.
article_snippet: Though the personnel will be important, Australia's drive to remain top of the heap will be essential as teams plot Australia's drive to remain top of the heap downfall over the next four years.