Australian Test skipper Tim Paine lauds Steve Smith for his consistency
Smith is currently ranked at the number four position in the ICC Test batsmen rankings, and he holds the highest ranking for any Australia batter, despite having played his last Test in 2018.
Jul 22, 2019, 11:16 AM IST
Tim Paine expects injured Usman Khawaja to be 'fully fit' ahead of first Ashes Test
Khawaja sustained a hamstring strain during Australia's surprising 10-run defeat at the hands of South Africa in their last group stage clash of the 2019 ICC World Cup at Old Trafford in Manchester on July 6.
Jul 22, 2019, 10:51 AM IST
Injured Tim Paine to miss Tasmania's Sheffield Shield match against Victoria
In Paine's absence, Tasmania skipper Matthew Wade is likely to don the gloves in the upcoming game against Victoria beginning in Melbourne on Tuesday.
Mar 01, 2019, 13:08 PM IST
Australian captain Tim Paine 'cannot wait' to play Ashes series
Paine appointment as the Australian captain came in difficult circumstances when Steve Smith and his deputy David Warner were handed year-long bans for their roles in the ball-tampering scandal in March 2018.
Feb 05, 2019, 10:26 AM IST
Pat Cummins earns rich praise from captain Tim Paine after Sri Lanka's drubbing
Cummins took his first 10-wicket haul in Brisbane against Sri Lanka to power his team to a win by an innings and 40 runs in the second Test.
Feb 04, 2019, 12:51 PM IST
Tim Paine wants winning attitude from unchanged Australia
Their comprehensive win against Sri Lanka in Brisbane was only their second Test victory of the summer and the hosts are determined not to take their foot off the pedal in the first ever Test at the Manuka Oval.
Jan 31, 2019, 14:19 PM IST
Tim Paine's Australia seek relief against Sri Lanka after tumultuous year
Australia defeated Sri Lanka by an innings and 40 runs in Brisbane, for only their second Test victory of the summer and the hosts are determined not to take their foot off the pedal in the second and final Test.
Jan 30, 2019, 13:48 PM IST
Marnus Labuschagne, Travis Head put Australia ahead in Brisbane against Sri Lanka
Head (84) and Labuschagne (81) featured in a 166-run stand for the fifth wicket, surpassing the 112-run stand between Marcus Harris and Aaron Finch in the Perth test against India as Australia's best this season.
Jan 25, 2019, 17:58 PM IST
Bowlers put Australia in command in Brisbane Test against Sri Lanka
Pat Cummins and Jhye Richardson were the pick of the Australian bowlers, as Sri Lanka was bundled out in just 56.4 overs.
Jan 24, 2019, 17:03 PM IST
India inspired Sri Lanka seek history in Australia
India justified their top ranking by beating Tim Paine's men 2-1 earlier this month, ending their agonising 71-year wait for a test series victory in Australia.
Jan 23, 2019, 18:11 PM IST
2nd ODI: India beat Australia by 6 wickets to level series 1-1
India defeat Australia by 6 wickets, after being handed a target of 299 in a must-win clash following a century by skipper Virat Kohli, unbeaten 55 by wicket-keeper batsman Mahendra Singh Dhoni.
Jan 15, 2019, 08:01 AM IST
Pak PM Imran Khan congratulates India after historic Test series triumph against Australia
Australian captain Tim Paine conceded that the current Indian bowling attack was the best, citing their relentless pressure on his side's batsmen as a key factor behind the triumph.
Jan 08, 2019, 12:15 PM IST
Current Indian bowling attack is the best in the world: Tim Paine
India won the first and third Tests in Adelaide and Melbourne while Australia emerged victorious in the second match in Perth.
Jan 07, 2019, 15:31 PM IST
Australian captain Tim Paine shares light moment with media after long day on field
Paine, who has been involved in healthy banter throughout the series from behind the stumps, was game for a good laugh despite the team struggling in the ongoing Test.
Jan 04, 2019, 17:38 PM IST
On-field banter helps you remain positive during long hours: Rishabh Pant
Pant, whose picture of holding Tim Paine's son along with the Australian skipper's wife Bonnie went viral after the "babysitter" banter, didn't mind that the stump mic is on.
Jan 04, 2019, 16:48 PM IST
Australian skipper Tim Paine dismisses bowling coach's difference of opinion claim
Cheteshwar Pujara's masterful innings completely wore down the Australian bowling attack and set the template for Rishabh Pant to score his hundred as well.
Jan 04, 2019, 16:35 PM IST
India vs Australia, 4th Test Day 1: Centurion Pujara stands strong as visitors reach 303-4 at stumps
Cheteshwar Pujara (130) and Hanuma Vihari (39) are standing strong at the crease as India reached 303-4 at stumps on the opening day of the fourth Test at the SCG on Thursday.
Jan 03, 2019, 05:24 AM IST
Beaten Australia struggle without banned batsmen- Tim Paine
The Australia skipper was candid enough to acknowledge the top-class show by the Indian bowling attack.
Dec 30, 2018, 13:45 PM IST
3rd Test: India defeat Australia by 137 runs to take 2-1 series lead
India defeated hosts Australia by 137 runs on the final day of the Melbourne Test.
Dec 30, 2018, 04:46 AM IST
Defiant Australia take 3rd Test against India to final day, finish Day 4 on 258/8
Australia finished at a score of 258/8 on day four in Melbourne against India following an excellent 61 by Pat Cummins. Ravindra Jadeja and Jasprit Bumrah were the key performers for India, picking 3 and 2 wickets respectively.
Dec 29, 2018, 05:10 AM IST
