Australia cricketers ‘shocked’ by Tim Paine scandal but back him for Ashes: Marcus Harris

Australian opener Marcus Harris has backed Tim Paine to continue playing as wicketkeeper after a sexting scandal saw the 36-year-old relinquish the captaincy. Harris said that Australia’s Test cricketers only became aware of Paine’s decision half an hour before he went public last Friday to reveal he had…

Tim Paine in tears as he announces decision to quit Australia Test captaincy: Full statement

Australia’s Test captain Tim Paine on Friday announced he is quitting his coveted role, weeks ahead of the all-important Ashes Test series at home. In a shocking turn of events, Paine addressed the press early on Friday, shedding light on the ‘sexting scandal’ in which he had sent text messages to a…

The Ashes: Nasser Hussain slams Tim Paine for lack of ’empathy’ for England players

Australia captain Tim Paine did not show empathy as a fellow professional for England players when he said that the Ashes will go ahead regardless of whether Joe Root is there or not, said Nasser Hussain. The former England captain said that current skipper Root and the rest of the players have conducted themselves…