In the wake of recent news with Aaron Finch stepping down from his international duties in the shortest format, it leaves a gaping hole with the captaincy job now remaining up in the air for the taking.
A host of candidates worthy of being tasked with the role spring to mind, but with an ageing squad in the T20 department, a long-term replacement becomes a difficult proposition.
With the month of August marking Australia's next scheduled T20, a three-match series against South Africa (organised as apart of the future tours program), it buys time for a decision to be made.
A mix of experienced campaigners and a touch of the rawness of youth makeup our handful of hopefuls jostling for a spot in the top job, as far as the captaincy role goes in the shortest format.
2. Mitch Marsh
Proven all-rounder Mitch Marsh will be earmarked as a potential candidate to fill the shoes of Aaron Finch, who announced his retirement from all International T20's on Tuesday morning.
The 31-year-old has been a dominant force on the world stage for a long period of time, with the WA-born brother of Shaun Marsh having had to battle his fair share of selection troubles.
With a spot in the side now firmly grasped in the Australian short format setup, judging from afar Marsh seems ideally placed to throw his hat in the ring as next in line to take ownership of the T20 XI.
