Tasmanian Tigers announced that the 37-year-old cricket star will be returning to the field after nearly a year of absence after a scandalous incident with leaked messages that contained sexually explicit statements painting a really bad image of the then-captain of the Australian national squad. In November 2021, the player said that he will be taking an indefinite break from professional Cricket.
The return to the Tasmanian roster
In August, Tim Paine returned to training together with his current team Tasmanian Tigers. He has been showing good results and, according to coaches, deserves a starting spot. The return to big Cricket after spending two seasons on the bench due to the scandal is expected to draw a lot of attention from media pundits and experts.
The scandal put immense pressure on the player, but he took the hit with honor and decided to step down until the situation is sorted out by officials. After an investigation by the Cricket Australia association, he was cleared from any wrongdoing regarding the conduct code of the association. Following the clearance, Tasmania decided that the player should return to the roster in the next season.
Paine is one of the biggest stars of Australian cricket. He is undeniably a very influential and experienced player capable of bringing to the field more than just physical ability and technical skill. His presence is often required to guide newer players and establish orderliness in the team. The last time Paine played on the top level was in April of 2021. After over a year-long hiatus, the player will return as a Tiger!
Tim Paine is ready to show off his skill
Jeff Vaughan, the coach of Tasmanian Tigers, said that he is expecting only great results from the veteran. He specifically said that the management believes that Tim will be ready. Currently, he is training with the team and demonstrates excellent physical condition. The wicketkeeper has been attending training sessions since August and looks like he is in his best shape.
Hopefully, the Australian cricket star will continue surprising us with outstanding plays in the 2022-23 season.
