5 best candidates to replace Steven Smith as Australian Test captain

#3 Josh Hazlewood

Best and the fittest bowler on show for Australia

Josh Hazlewood, one of the only four players who is guaranteed a place in the third and final Test of the series against Proteas, is another prospect who can lead the side in Tests.

Hazlewood is a terrific bowler and is known for his line and length which is often compared to Glenn Mcgrath. He has been a potent weapon for his captain, may it be home or away, and is a consistent member of the side since his debut. More often than not he is the silent warrior for Aussies alongside Mitchell Starc.

He might just need that push from somewhere and the extra responsibility to lead the side could even get best out of him. Leading the team can make him even more threatening and could well go on to become the most successful bowler for Australia.

Given that age is on his side, this man from the east coast of Australia is set for a long international career which makes him a definite candidate to lead Australia in the near future.