5 players who can lead the Australian ODI side in absence of Smith and Warner

#2 Travis Head

Travis Head led Adelaide Strikers to their first BBL title earlier this year

If the selectors want to go for a younger option, then Travis Head will be the ideal choice. The 24-year-old is already an important member of the limited-overs side. Head has shown the flexibility to bat at any position in the batting order and his off-spin bowling provides another facet to the team.

He was selected as the captain of the Adelaide Strikers in the recently-concluded Big Bash League. Head was pivotal in Strikers' success this year, both as a player and as a leader, captaining the team to their maiden BBL title. His success as a captain at such a young age will encourage the selectors to take the bold decision of handing him the reins of the national side.