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CRICKET: Wade replaces injured Smith

Australia's Steve Smith is bowled out by India's Ishant Sharma on the third day of the second cricket test in Brisbane, Australia, Friday, Dec. 19, 2014. (AP Photo/Tertius Pickard)

Australian wicketkeeper Matthew Wade has assumed captaincy duties for the upcoming New Zealand tour after injury ruled out Steve Smith, with youngster Sam Heazlett called up as his replacement, Cricket Australia said yesterday.

Smith’s deputy David Warner was already due to be rested for the three one-day games in New Zealand starting Monday. Smith was fielding in the fifth One-Day International against Pakistan at the Adelaide Oval on Thursday when he injured his left ankle, CA said.

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