Ashes 2021: Will Tim Paine be part of the Australia squad after 'sexting' scandal? All details HERE
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After stepping down as Australia Test captain, one question still remains unanswered. Will Tim Paine play as a player or not in the Ashes?
While Tim Paine will no longer lead his team out as Australia captain in the wake of a 'sexting' scandal, selectors have yet to decide whether he will take the field at all during the Ashes. Being captain was the one thing that guaranteed the 36-year-old selection and he now faces a challenge to prove he deserves a spot behind the stumps.
Paine is the only specialist wicketkeeper in Australia's 15-man squad to face England but selector George Bailey confirmed he is no lock for the first Ashes test starting in Brisbane on December 8.
Tim Paine speaking after confirming he'd stand down as the Australian Men's Test captain. He will be available for the Ashes. pic.twitter.com/PdwPIvfHXl
