Brad Haddin poised for test captaincy

Brad Haddin is set to continue his remarkable career revival when the Cricket Australia board receives a recommendation that the patched-up wicketkeeper be Australia's 45th Test captain.

With Michael Clarke facing a stint on the sidelines, the selectors have decided to avoid anointing a long-term successor to the ailing skipper and instead concentrate on the here and now. Haddin is the official vice-captain but he has been in doubt for the first Test against India since partially dislocating a shoulder during the Abu Dhabi Test.

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Quote:Howard declined to nominate a vice-captain but it could be an important choice if Haddin lands heavily on his shoulder again, an occupational hazard for wicketkeepers.

"There's no one confirmed at this point," he said. "The fact Brad's going to be playing in the next round of shield probably alleviates that. We think he'll be playing and if we need a vice-captain, and injuries happen, we'll have to think about that."

At this stage .... it seems to be 'keep fingers crossed and hope for the best'.