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[Ryan]

whats everyones views?

i deffo think that he will give up the captains role once the ashes are over.

[espocrespo]

i dont think he will give it up, but i dont think he is passed it, he is just in really poor form.

But i do feel its about time someone else is phased in but im not sure who, as im not a fan of Michael Clarke as captain of Australia

[mdl_1979]

I think if there was a clear candidate screaming 'captain material' then he would go.  I think he will keep going as there are no outstanding candidates out there.  And he is still one of their best 6 batters.

[Ayrtek Cricket]

he'll give it up as he will be sacked if he doesn't stand down!!!!

Poor form has led prob come from pressure of being captain and the downward spiral

[SillyShilly]

the only thing in their favour is the fact that they do not have another test series untill August 2011.......at least this gives them time for either clarke to rekindle some kind of form or for someone like cameron white or haddin to make a claim for the captaincy.
 I expect him to try and stay untill the world cup next year

[iand123]

i think he should stay as captain but drop down the order. I cant see anyone else as a stand out candidate at the moment. Clarke doesnt seem to be skipper material to me

[Johng]

Clarke here in Australia is extremely disliked character, he had a falling out with Ponting in Perth because of his nervous reaction upon viewing the green deck which was one that showed weakness to the other team members which is not captain material.

If Ponting bites the bullet and drops down the order he will survive as Captain but Cameron White will take over at some stage.

[iand123]

See i see white as a good choice, but, to pick someone not even in the side as your new skipper right now would seem odd to me. I say get him in the team, get him used to the environment and then promote him as skipper.

[FattusCattus]

I think he's still a great batsman, and has another year or two in him.

I think he should drop down to 4 or 5 and be relieved of the captaincy - however, whether his own pride will alow him to do this or not, is another matter.

[Ryan]

True, there isn't really anyone to take over the captains role. I think they should look at bringing some younger talent through for the future.

I'm sure we'll all find out after the last test.

[RoCo Da Pixie]

He should step down, Great player, But as The Cat said, I doubt he will be happy to demote himself in the batting line up, Then for another guy to lead the team, I would predict he would retire from International cricket

Clarke to be made captain, White to be Vice

[espocrespo]

ahhhhhh johng, that is a good shout, Cameron White would make a great captain!

[ianbuchanan]

His interview last night after England regained the Ashes convinced me that he will give up the captains role after Sydney, looks as if he is not interested anymore, doesn't want to wait another 2 and a half years for another shot at the Ashes... I might put a few quid on it happening!!

[procricket]

The look in his eye on the interview yesterday told me it over

Clarke for me will be lucky to keep his place

Since England found him out he has looked poor and no i not doubting his class

[Ryan]

Ether way they will have to start and rebuild their team over a few years like england had to. Its been a long road for us to be where we are today but its been worth it!