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.
4. Alex Carey
Wicketkeeper-bat Alex Carey, whilst battling to cement his spot in the side, also looms as a chance to take the place of Finch, despite juggling the position as gloveman in the green and gold with Matthew Wade.
The 35-year-old Wade continues to hold Carey at bay, with the latter yet to fully grab his opportunity by the scruff of the neck, which is a worrying sign but class generally prevails in these instances.
With experience on his side, leading his domestic T20 side the Adelaide Strikers in the BBL, the captaincy territory wouldn't be foreign waters for Carey, who is capable of seizing control.
