Tag: Paine
Feel Frustrated The Scandal Has Been Aired In Public: Tim Paine's Wife
Australian cricketer Tim Paine's wife, Bonnie, has said that it broke her heart to see her husband stepping down as Test skipper ahead of the Ashes series in the wake of the sexting scandal that the wicketkeeper-batter finds himself in the midst of. ....
Making Steve Smith Skipper For Ashes Will Add To The Circus, Says Ian Healy
Former Australian wicketkeeper-batter Ian Healy has said that making Steve Smith the leader of the side for the Ashes -- beginning in a fortnight's time in Brisbane -- will "add to the circus", given that Tim Paine has already stepped down as the Test captain of the side in the wake of the sexting scandal. ....
Tim Paine Still The Best Golveman In Australia; Has Support Of All The Players: Marcus Harris
Australian Test opener Marcus Harris has thrown his weight behind the embattled former skipper Tim Paine, saying he's still the "best golveman" in the country, adding that he has the support of the entire team as he tries to overcome the turmoil in his life following the sexting scandal. ....
Tim Paine Out Of Ashes After Taking Indefinite Break From All Cricket
Tim Paine will take an indefinite leave of absence from all cricket “for the foreseeable future”, throwing into serious doubt the former Australian Test captain’s availability for the Ashes and his future in the international game.....
Pat Cummins' Appointment As Skipper, Steve Smith As His Deputy The Right Thing To Do: Ricky Ponting
Australian cricket legend Ricky Ponting has endorsed pace bowler Pat Cummins' appointment as captain of the Test side and said that batting stalwart Steve Smith being made his deputy could be a game-changer for the hosts ahead of the Ashes, given his experience. ....
Ashes 2021-22: Australia Confirm Alex Carey As Wicket-keeper For First Two Tests
Alex Carey will make his debut for Australia in the first Test against England at Gabba on December 8 after Cricket Australia's National Selection Panel added him to the 15-player squad to replace former captain and wicketkeeper Tim Paine, who withdrew from the team following an off the field scandal. ....
'Welcome To The Club': Anil Kumble Leads Wishes As Ajaz Patel Bags All 10 Wickets Against India At Wankhede
The cricketing world watched in awe and wonder in equal measure as New Zealand left-arm spinner Ajaz Patel joined one of the most elite clubs for bowlers, becoming just the third bowler in history of the game to take 10 wickets in a Test match innings.....
Ponting, Hayden Slam Cricket Australia For Its Handling Of Justin Langer Saga
Former Australian cricketer Ricky Ponting on Saturday termed Australian head coach Justin Langer's resignation, five months before his term expired, "a really sad day", while another stalwart, Matthew Hayden, castigated Test skipper Pat Cummins for failing to publicly endorse the 51-year-old Langer to get a new contract. ....
Tim Paine Returns From 'indefinite Break', This Time In Coaching Capacity: Report
Former Australian Test skipper Tim Paine has returned to the cricket field for the first time since taking an "indefinite break" following the sexting scandal last year. But this time around, the 37-year-old has returned to his state side Tasmanian Tigers in the capacity of a coach.....
Tim Paine 'annoyed' With Australia’s Criticism Over ODI Series Loss To Pakistan
Former Australian Test captain Tim Paine has expressed frustration with the heavy criticism aimed at Australia’s ODI team following their recent 1-2 series defeat to Pakistan.....
