Tim Paine responds to accusations of poor sportsmanship after Ashwin exchange

By The Roar / Editor

Did the captain cross the line?

The Crowd Says:

2021-01-12T23:15:28+00:00

Big Daddy

Guest


It's because he's envious. He knows no-one is ever going to offer him a contract. Let's face it he's lucky to make the Tasmanian side.

2021-01-12T08:54:55+00:00

maverick

Roar Rookie


Because ,he never did and never will get a contract. That probably irritates him.

2021-01-12T08:16:27+00:00

WillowWiz

Roar Rookie


Very well said, Jacko - very well said indeed. I do hope grassroots coaches across Australia read your comment. They're, after all, the ones that shape the culture of the next generation of Australian cricketers.

2021-01-12T08:11:11+00:00

Extra Short Leg

Roar Rookie


Like old mate Jimmy Anderson does??????

2021-01-12T08:04:33+00:00

badmanners

Roar Rookie


Congrats on the daughter.

2021-01-12T07:50:22+00:00

ViratKohli

Roar Rookie


and also IPL ... dont know why he keeps bringing it up when sledging...

2021-01-12T07:37:50+00:00


What and where is this "LINE" people talk about...If someone started calling me a D...head at a sporting venue I would say thats over the line....What gives Austrailian...and many other cricket nations, the right to put people down in public? I dont believ any insults are acceptable and we ask kids not to do this so why cant the older people be the adults?

2021-01-12T07:33:21+00:00


He acted like a child......Crazy dumb and juvenile....He is way better than this but seems as tho his disagreement with the DRS system is getting to him.....

2021-01-12T06:06:09+00:00

Rellum

Roar Guru


"winning with grace like the Brits" :laughing: :laughing: :laughing: :laughing: :laughing: :laughing:

2021-01-12T05:54:53+00:00

WillowWiz

Roar Rookie


I can't believe he actually said that he knows he's been doing a "fine job" over the last couple of years. Since when did he become so stuck up?

2021-01-12T05:52:32+00:00

WillowWiz

Roar Rookie


Really? Is it even necessary to “sledge” when you’re on top? How about just winning with grace like the Brits (who actually invented this beautiful game) taught us to?

2021-01-12T04:55:58+00:00

Dravida Nadu

Roar Rookie


The article is self criticizing a person. Why are indians getting involved?

2021-01-12T04:53:48+00:00

ViratKohli

Roar Rookie


Fair point - but the articles doesn't mention team India - why bring them up.

2021-01-12T04:15:20+00:00

maverick

Roar Rookie


Right,there was no point. And he made himself look like a fool by doing that considering he dropped three catches and cost Australia the game.

2021-01-12T02:45:06+00:00

U

Roar Rookie


Paine did it to himself. I can see you sledging if you’re winning and on top of your game. But the Aussies were struggling and he couldn’t catch a cold out there

2021-01-12T01:37:36+00:00

ViratKohli

Roar Rookie


Very poor comments by Paine not worthy of captain he was rewarded well with the drop in the next over. His true sportsmanship has been on display throughout the test. another sandpaper gate will happen soon.

2021-01-12T01:09:32+00:00

Paul

Roar Guru


No, but he's got lousy timing

2021-01-12T00:57:24+00:00

EddieB

Guest


He didn't cross the line, but it was crass and juvenile. What's becoming more and more apparent is that he has a tailor made excuse everytime he's called out on something... Just throw the hands up and say "my bad". He'd get more respect that way.

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