Former Australia skipper Tim Paine ‘up for selection’ in Tasmania’s Sheffield Shield conflict in opposition to Queensland

Former Australia Test captain Tim Paine hasn’t performed any type of cricket since April 2021 resulting from his involvement in a sexting scandal with an ex-colleague.

Tim Paine ‘up for selection’ in Tasmania’s Sheffield Shield conflict in opposition to Queensland. Courtesy: AP/PTI

HIGHLIGHTSTim Paine final performed any type of cricket again in April 2021Last 12 months, Paine acquired himself concerned in an issuePaine received’t play in Tasmania’s 1st match in Marsh Cup on Wednesday

Former Australia skipper Tim Paine might properly make a return to first-class cricket in Tasmania’s opening Sheffield Shield recreation in opposition to Queensland to start out on Thursday, October 6 at Allan Border Field in Brisbane.

The 37-year-old hasn’t performed any type of cricket since April 2021 resulting from his involvement in a sexting scandal with an ex-colleague. He was named as Australia’s skipper for the earlier version of the Ashes, however stepped down after the controversial incidence.

Thereafter, Pat Cummins took cost of the Test workforce within the five-match sequence in opposition to Joe Root’s England that Australia received 4-0.

Paine received’t be enjoying in Tasmania’s first match of the summer season in opposition to South Australia, however new coach Jeff Vaughan stated that the veteran has each probability of returning subsequent week.

“That one sort of popped up from nowhere to be honest. He came and spoke to the CEO and myself one day and said he‘d like to come back and he’s certainly going to play cricket for University,” Vaughan was quoted as saying to ESPNcricinfo.

“So he’s been training with us most sessions the last five or six weeks. Physically, (he’s) going well, emotionally going well. I’m sure everyone would agree that we trust his wicket-keeping skill set, his leadership skill set, so he’s up for selection,” he acknowledged.

“Like any of our contracted gamers and like every of our gamers in Tasmanian premier cricket, he‘s up for selection and one we will certainly speak about,” Vaughan added.

Paine has been plying his trade with Tasmania since August and will play grade cricket for University of Tasmania in Tasmania’s Premier League.

Paine final performed for Australia within the historic Test match in opposition to India on the Sydney Cricket Ground again in January 2021.

In 35 Tests, 35 ODIs and 12 T20Is, Paine has scored round 2400 runs with one century and 14 half-centuries to point out for his efforts.

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