Tim Paine Steps Away from All Cricket

[baggygreen man]

Paine takes leave of absence from all cricket | cricket.com.au

Former skipper makes shock decision to step away from 'all forms of cricket for the foreseeable…

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"Confirming that @tdpaine36 is stepping away from cricket for an indefinite mental health break. We are extremely concerned for his well-being and will be making no further comment at this time," Tim's manager James Henderson said on Twitter.

 

[hineyrulz]

I think it’s a good thing we will be able to move on from him but I wish him well, hopefully he’s in a good place and gets the help he needs. Mental health is no joke.

Josh Inglis come on down.

 

[baggygreen man]

This is a brave decision by Tim and the correct one for the benefit of the team too.

 

[baggygreen man]

Alex Carey or Josh Inglis. Or will Jimmy Peirson prove the dark horse or even Josh Philippe. More panels to decide Ashes personel to be formed I expect. Dead set, Australian cricket does not need this uncertainty so close to the First Test.

 

[baggygreen man]

The Balmy Army will have to tear up its Tim Paine song book now.

 

[The Mad Hatter]

I’m hearing Cummins appointed Captain too.

 

[AlwaysGreen]

I think it'll be Carey although I'm not convinced he's a long termer.

 

[nöyd]

Carey please.

 

[Valheru]

I would like to see Carey get his shot

They can name whoever they want as the official captain but we all know in reality it is Smith.

 

[Twizzle]

soooo many other options

 

[baggygreen man]

soooo many other options

Who do you want Twizzle.

 

[baggygreen man]

I’m hearing Cummins appointed Captain too.

Correct it is now official. Smith v/c. Smith to me is a retrograde step.

 

[Bazal]

I think it has to be Carey for this summer. His international experience will count for a lot given the suddenness of it all.

Sure as f**k better than parachuting Inglis into the test side when he's not even playing for WA

 

[simmo1]

Carey will take Paine's place, but may only get the Ashes to prove himself if Peirson or Inglis score well in Shield.

There is a lot of tests in Asia next year, and I think Carey is likely the best batter against spin of the three, but glovework will also be crucial. I haven't seen enough of them to know which is the best keeper.

 

[Hutty1986]

Has Warney nominated Darren Berry yet?

 

[Twizzle]

Who do you want Twizzle.

well, let's see, Paine's misses goes OK

As far as keepers go, Carey will be the heir apparent cuz white ball cricket. I really like Phillipe's form at the moment too but he'll be down the pecking order I would imagine.

 

[mozza91]

Has Warney nominated Darren Berry yet?

He’s still fuming that Australia named a fast bowler as captain and it wasn’t Riley Meredith.