Tim Paine quits as test captain

[AlwaysGreen]

Thoughts on Paine.

Did exceptionally well taking on the job after the sand paper affair holding together a team that was not only devastated by the cheating but who lost their best 2 batsmen as well.

He wasn't a great tactical captain at all and probably played on for too long. Not helped by having Langer as a coach.

Sad way to end his career (if it is the end) but good luck and health to him going forward.

 

[Twizzle]

well on current form he can't make runs in the 2s

 

[Fangs]

Not sure this will help. We probably get a better batsman down the order but they will be green.

Maybe other teams would be galvanised after losing their captain. Not sure about this squad and coach.

 

[AlwaysGreen]

Justin Langer on Tim Paine, Steve Smith and the Perth Test on the eve of the Ashes

'We back up our mates': Justin Langer stands up for 'our friend' Tim Paine

Justin Langer speaks about his trip to Tasmania to visit a "shattered" Tim Paine and why he is pleased to see Steve Smith back in a leadership role on the eve of the Ashes.

www.abc.net.au

"So that's why I went down there. I'm glad I've seen him to give him a hug."

Elite hugging

 

[AlwaysGreen]

This turnip is a whiny f**k. Go away.

Tim Paine's new book reveals allegations South Africa tampered with the ball during controversial series

'The footage got lost': Tim Paine's explosive claims around South African ball-tampering

In his new book, former Australian Test captain Tim Paine claims that South Africa also tampered with the ball during the sandpaper-gate series.

www.abc.net.au

 

[Eelectrica]

That's one way to try and sell a few more copies I guess. Hope it backfires though.

 

[King-Gutho94]

This turnip is a whiny f**k. Go away.

Tim Paine's new book reveals allegations South Africa tampered with the ball during controversial series

'The footage got lost': Tim Paine's explosive claims around South African ball-tampering

In his new book, former Australian Test captain Tim Paine claims that South Africa also tampered with the ball during the sandpaper-gate series.

www.abc.net.au

Supersport or whatever the SA broadcaster is over there are arseholes.

I wouldn't trust them I actually believe Paine here.

I also agree the whole team should have taken responsibility the quicks were quick to go and hide away despite being the ones bowling the ball.

I have heard AB de Villiers say that they told the broadcasters after the 1st test to follow the ball like a hawk when Australia in the field looking for tampering.

I can imagine the same treatment wasn't being applied to the Saffers.

And Mike Haysman who is there lead host is a wanker of the highest order.

 

[Bazal]

Yeah I feel like Paine gets a rough go. He did a great job for a while, as with everything Cricket Australia do we hung onto him too long but I feel like if anyone like Patty Blue Eyes said some of this stuff everyone would be backing him.

 

[AlwaysGreen]

Former Australia Test captain Tim Paine retires from first-class cricket

Tim Paine — who captained Australia in 23 Tests — calls time on his first-class career, following the conclusion of Tasmania's Sheffield Shield match against Queensland at Bellerive Oval in Hobart.

www.abc.net.au

 

[Twizzle]

or he was tapped on the shoulder

 

[Fangs]

Should be happy with his career. Well respected by his team mates. Just has to avoid saucy receptionists.

Started pretty well from memory. I remember a good ODI century. Injuries got in the way. Made his way back and got gifted the captaincy.

 

[edabomb]

Can't believe he didn't call his book Thirsty Tim.

 

[TheParraboy]

I played footy a while ago (was a hard running backrower)

Our 5/8th was John Payne

This one particular game, we had regional selectors watching

One of our backs made a good break and was tackled about 25m out from the opposition line (near where the selectors were watching)

JP got to dummy half, and I was towering through for a hit up

I just yelled out (really loudly) "Payne...Payne...Payne.... PAYNE " (like give me the ball quickly ffs)

When I reflect on this play, many years since, I can only wonder that the selectors thought I was some sort of mental masochist. We won the game. Coach gave me 2 points in the 3-2-1 voting. No one from my side got selected for greater honors.

Enjoy your retirement Tim. Proud career