Tim Paine has now apologized for his comments, saying he should be setting a better example for the kids.
Paine’s war of words with Ashwin wasn’t the only controversial moment surrounding the Australia captain in the Test match. His rant at umpire Paul Wilson earlier in the Test cost him 15% of his match fee.
Paine could have even been suspended for the final Test match, had the ICC decided to view the incident more seriously.
These things will happen in the field: Ajinkya Rahane adopts a cool approach to Tim Paine’s sledging
While Tim Paine received heavy criticism for the choice of words he used against Ashwin on social media, Ajinkya Rahane did not want to get too embroiled in the controversy. The India captain said that these things happen, and as long as they stay on the field, he doesn’t have an issue with them.
India battled hard on day five, and their rearguard helped them earn a draw in the third Test against Australia. The series is tied at 1-1 heading into the fourth and final Test, which begins on Friday in Brisbane.
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