article_snippet: Speculation will now mount over who will replace Clarke at the helm with George Bailey and Steve Smith the two most likely candidates.
article_snippet: George Bailey has led the 50-over team in Clarke's absence due to back and hamstring injuries recently but Steve Smith was handed the Test reins during the recent series win over India.
article_snippet: And while Clarke admitted that Steve Smith had impressed over the winter, Steve Smith refused to get drawn into the debate over Steve Smith replacement. '
article_snippet: Smithy has certainly matured as a player and a person,' Steve Smith said. '
article_snippet: I don't think it would be fair for me to go into who is going to be the next captain, it's not my place.