Sydney: Fast bowler Pat Cummins was on Friday confirmed as Australia’s new men’s Test captain, a week after Tim Paine stepped down voluntarily following the sexting scandal that blew in the face of the wicketkeeper-batter who was leading the side since 2018. Batting stalwart and former captain Steve Smith has been appointed Cummins’ deputy ahead […]
Melbourne: Australia Test skipper Tim Paine has stepped down as the captain of the side ahead of the much-awaited Ashes opener. England and Australia will lock horns in the five-match Ashes, beginning December 8 at the Gabba, Brisbane. Cricket Australia on Friday informed about Paine’s decision to leave captaincy “immediately”. “Tim Paine has advised the […]
"We've had some really robust conversations among our leaders in the last few days and we're really looking forward to the next six months with," said the Australian Test skipper
New Zealand received $1.6 million (Rs 12 crore approximately) along with an ICC Test Championship Mace for winning the rain-marred inaugural Test championship final.
The-28-year-old Bancroft reportedly claimed he was left flustered by the unexpected line of questioning and that there was no malice behind his remarks, according to a report.
"Part of the challenge of playing against India is they're very good at niggling you and trying to distract you with stuff that doesn't really matter and there were times in that series where we fell for that," Paine said
