Former Australia captain Tim Paine in training ahead of return to cricket
by Australian Associated Press from on (#62RJM)
- Wicketkeeper-batter training with Tasmania's state team
- Paine has not played since November last year
Tim Paine could be back playing in Tasmania in six weeks as Australia's former Test captain prepares for his cricket comeback. Paine is training with Tasmania's state squad as an uncontracted player as he plots a return for the first time since losing the Test captaincy in a sexting controversy.
The 37-year-old took time away from the sport after standing down as Test skipper in November last year. He never retired but was not contracted on Tasmania's playing roster for this summer.
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