Australia selectors face Paine-ful headache ahead of Ashes

While form is important, Tim Paine's hopes of retaining his spot may ultimately rest on whether selectors feel he might be a major distraction amid the pressures of an Ashes series. IMAGE: Cricket......

Paine 'devastated' by Pucovski blow, backs Harris to open

IMAGE: Will Pucovski's latest concussion could see the young opener sidelined for at least part of the Ashes series, which starts on December 8 in Brisbane. Photograph: Daniel Kalisz/Getty Images......

Paine says Ashes going ahead, with or without Root

IMAGE: England captain Joe Root and Australia captain Tim Paine. Paine said Pietersen did not speak for the players and said he should leave the decision-making up to them. Photograph: Stu......

Teams may refuse to play Afghanistan at T20 World Cup: Paine

IMAGE: Australia Test captain Tim Paine feels that Afghanistan may not even feature in ICC events considering that they will not have any women's team. Photograph: Bradley Kanaris/Getty Images......

Paine says teams may refuse to play Afghanistan at T20 WC

IMAGE: Australia captain Tim Paine highlighted the ICC's continued silence on the Taliban banning women from playing any sport given that Afghanistan are due to take part in the Twenty20 World Cup......