Aussie captain Paine resigns

[cheshiregreen]

Tim Paine: Australia Test captain steps down over historical investigation into texts sent to colleague -

Australia Test captain Paine steps down

Tim Paine steps down as Australia Test captain before the Ashes over a historical investigation into sexually explicit texts to a female colleague.

www.bbc.co.uk

Despite the timing would expect Australia to remain strong favourites for the Ashes.

 

[Argylegames]

I expect a whitewash as is common in Australia.

 

[PL2 3DQ]

Paine will still play as the wicketkeeper and will no doubt still have a big say on the field.

 

[greeneagle]

Paine will still play as the wicketkeeper and will no doubt still have a big say on the field.

Local media seem to think he’s finished at international level.

Pat Cummins touted to be the next Captain. Always difficult for a bowler to take on, will be interesting to see how thing play out.

 

[Lesmin]

Wonder if Steve Smith will be reappointed as captain

 

[cheshiregreen]

Wonder if Steve Smith will be reappointed as captain

Cummins named as Captain with Smith as his number 2. Paine expected to miss Ashes as taking a break from cricket.

 

[greeneagle]

Paine is not expected to return to international cricket.