Payne has been so gutsy with the bat in the last 2 tests when the top order have failed.
Ive always been really impressed with Payne, he's well respected & would make a good leader of this troop.
The best player isn't always the best choice as skipper.
How prophetic.... Paine has been a revelation this summer. Yesterday I wouldnt have thought this waa necessary... now this changes everything. Smith xannot carry on. Integrity is vital for a leader... and cannot be restored overnight. Smith would u have apologised if this had not been brought to light? So... how often have you been guilty of other forms of cheating? Your answer doesnt matter because you have no integrity and I dont believe you.
Sad day... beaten on the field by an arrogant nation and self destruction within.
Over to the footy pages now.