Paine happy to set aside rivalry with post-Ashes beer
Australia captain Tim Paine was happy to share a beer with England’s players after a fiercely-contested Ashes series ended level at 2-2.
Tension between the two teams ramped up over the course of the final two Tests before the hosts sealed a 135-run win at The Oval to deny the tourists a first outright victory on these shores since 2001.
Australian centurion Matthew Wade and England paceman Jofra Archer engaged in a competitive tussle on Sunday, while on Saturday the stump microphone picked up attempts to wind up Ben Stokes by relating to his acquittal on charges of affray last year.
Steve Smith had previously denied mocking England spinner Jack Leach as Australia celebrated their win in last week’s meeting at Old Trafford.
READ: Bayliss admits Australia would tempt him back to international cricket
Asked if the rival teams would socialise over drinks, Paine replied: “We’ll head in there at some stage tonight and have a beer.
“I think today was played in a really good competitive spirit, there was plenty on the line for a number of people.
This is what it’s all about. The cut and thrust of Ashes cricket. Let’s just have a beer and reminisce. Why cricket is the best! #ashes #sport #summerof19 pic.twitter.com/Bpl5FEEG7E
— Danny Reuben (@dannyreuben) September 15, 2019
“I thought both teams handled it and acquitted themselves really well again.
“I’m sure the crowd enjoyed today’s cricket.”
Latest
-
News
It’s a lot of fun – Heather Knight still enjoying captaining England
Knight succeeded Charlotte Edwards, who had a decade-long stint in the position, in June 2016.
-
England
On this day in 2018: Kevin Pietersen retires from professional cricket
The latter years of the Pietermaritzburg-born maverick’s career were spent on the T20 circuit.
-
England
Jofra Archer snaps off stump on impressive return from injury in India
The 28-year-old took two for 22 in seven overs.
-
County Cricket
Darren Gough steps down as managing director of cricket at Yorkshire
Gough said it was the “right time” to move on having been in the post since December 2021.
-
England
On this day in 2004: Steve Harmison takes seven for 12 against West Indies
The pace bowler produced a devastating spell at Sabina Park 20 years ago.
-
England
Jos Buttler feels refreshed and ready to enjoy ‘best years’ of his career
England’s white-ball team endured a poor 2023 which culminated in the disastrous defence of their World Cup crown in India.
-
England
Jos Buttler confident ‘special cricketer’ Jofra Archer will be fit for World Cup
Archer has not represented his country since last March when he featured in a T20 match in Bangladesh.
-
Indian Premier League
England batter Harry Brook withdraws from IPL following death of his grandmother
Brook pulled out of England’s five-Test tour to India before the squad flew out from their training camp in the United Arab Emirates.