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Tim Paine’s days as Australia captain ‘numbered’ due to Sydney Test behaviour, India great Sunil Gavaskar says
India legend Sunil Gavaskar has stepped up his attack on Tim Paine, declaring the wicketkeeper’s behaviour on the final day of the Sydney Test was unbefitting of a leader and that his “days as captain are numbered”.
Key points:
- Tim Paine’s on-field banter with India’s Ravichandran Ashwin turned personal during the dying overs of the third Test
- Gavaskar said the verbals were “uneccessary” and “ridiculous”
- Paine and stand-in Indian skipper Ajinkya Rahane said there was “no harm done” by the interchange, as long as it stayed on the field
Paine’s antics on day five of the third Test, and those of some teammates, made headlines around the world after an epic draw at the SCG.
Stump microphones picked up some barbs that Australia’s skipper, who has…
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