Aussie coach Langer goes in to bat for Paine and Smith
Captain under fire for abusive sledging but team mentor says skipper has been outstanding in everything and just had a frustrating day
13 January 2021 - 15:20
Melbourne — Australia coach Justin Langer has backed Tim Paine’s leadership and described media criticism of Steve Smith as “rubbish” after the batsman faced accusations of gamesmanship in the wake of the third Test against India.
Skipper Paine was under fire from former players and pundits for abusive sledging of Ravichandran Ashwin as the India spinner batted on the tense final day of the draw at the Sydney Cricket Ground...
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