Australia captain Tim Paine lavished praise on fiery seamer James Pattinson for ...
MELBOURNE - Australia captain Tim Paine lavished praise on fiery seamer James Pattinson for lighting the spark that led to an emphatic series-sealing victory over New Zealand in the Boxing Day test on Sunday.
He finished with a six-wicket haul in Australia’s 247-run victory and teamed brilliantly with fellow paceman Pat Cummins on a much scrutinised Melbourne Cricket Ground wicket in the first innings. However, Paine said his side had “no doubts” Pattinson would slot back in seamlessly after Hazlewood broke down in the series-opener against New Zealand in Perth.
“Then today when it was his turn to step up he provided the team with the spark as he does and his energy around our group is infectious.”
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