“Sore, but much better” – Paine confident for Ashes after surgery
Australia Test captain Tim Paine says he is “extremely confident” of being ready for the Ashes against England after invasive neck surgery.
Paine to have neck surgery as Ashes loom
Australia Test captain Tim Paine will undergo surgery for a pinched nerve in his neck, but is confident of being fit for the opening Test of the Ashes series against England.
Paine backs Langer after ‘robust discussions’
Test skipper Tim Paine Friday backed embattled Australian coach Justin Langer after “robust discussions” among senior players amid dressing-room leaks and reports of discontent over his management style.
Watch: Paine and Ashwin go at it
Tim Paine and Ravi Ashwin had a heated exchange during the Sydney Test match that ended in the wicketkeeper accusing the spinner of being disliked by his teammates.
Paine rejects Clarke’s comments
Australian Test captain Tim Paine has dismissed Michael Clarke’s criticism that he and other members of the team were too nice and ‘too scared’ of Virat Kohli.
Warner, Smith can spark Ashes win – Paine
Australia captain Tim Paine is confident that the return of Steve Smith and David Warner will give Australia the edge in the Ashes series.
WATCH: We need Smith and Warner back – Tim Paine
Watch Australian captain Tim Paine discuss changes for the final Test in Sydney and how the return of Steve Smith and David Warner is clearly needed in order to get Australia competitive again.
Watch: Paine proud of Aussies’ behaviour
Australian captain Tim Paine played down suggestions that the sledging that took place between the teams was inappropriate and heaped praise on his bowlers for securing a win against the top-ranked Test team.
Paine happy with new-look Australia
Tim Paine says he is happy with the way his new-look Australia side is approaching the game.
We’re not concerned about being liked – Paine
Australian Test captain Tim Paine has responded to former Aussie skipper Michael Clarke’s criticism of the new and friendlier team culture by asserting that his side isn’t following a friends-first policy.
Watch: Khawaja – ‘One of the great Test innings’
Aussie captain Tim Paine and Usman Khawaja discuss the opener’s brilliant match-saving 141 against Pakistan in the second innings of the first Test in Dubai.
Aussies battle out draw against Pakistan
Australia pulled off a valiant draw against Pakistan in the first Test match in Dubai thanks to a heroic century from Usman Khawaja.
Aussie bowlers raise hands for ball duty
Under the leadership of new Test captain Tim Paine, Australia’s bowlers are taking back the duty of keeping the red ball shining.
Aussies’ new era slow off the mark
The new-look Australian team under Tim Paine were exposed by the spin of Moeen Ali and the pace of Liam Plunkett to lose the first ODI by three wickets.
Aussie ball cheats will be ‘welcomed back’
New Aussie Test skipper Tim Paine calls for the ball-tampering trio to be ‘a bit more respectful of our opposition and the game’.
