Steve Smith says he plays 'better' under captaincy pressure

Batsman backed by some to lead Australia againLeadership ban ends in March next yearThe captaincy questions keep coming for Steve Smith as another Australian leader-in-waiting prepares to put his best foot forward.Smith’s leadership ban expires next March, and debate has swirled in recent weeks about whether he should again head up the Test side once incumbent skipper Tim Paine retires. Related: Line drawn under tumultuous period with Mel Jones appointed to Cricket Australia boardRelated: