Former Australian Test skipper Tim Paine has been given a guard of honour after departing Blundstone Arena for the ultimate time.
The Tasmanian gloveman has known as stumps on his 18-year cricket profession after the Sheffield Shield match between Tasmanian and Queensland completed in a draw.
Paine bids farewell with a state document 296 dismissals from 95 First Class matches after debuting in 2005.
The 38-year-old was thrust into the flames as Australian captain within the wake of Sandpaper Gate in 2018, given the unenviable activity, alongside Justin Langer, of rebuilding the nationwide facet within the longest format.
He went on to skipper in 23 Tests, successful 11, shedding eight and drawing 4.
He ultimately handed over the reins to Pat Cummins after a sexting scandal however completed with 1534 runs at 32.63 throughout 35 outings.
After a short break, he returned to the Tasmanian setup.
Paine made 42 within the first dig of his last match because the hosts amassed 7-479 and completed unbeaten on three when Tasmania declared the second innings.
Queensland did their greatest to chase down 431 runs for victory, with Bryce Street hitting an unbeaten 102 earlier than each captains shook fingers with the rating 1-184, ending Queensland’s hopes of creating the Shield last.
“He’s been a phenomenal player,” Tasmanian captain Jordan Silk mentioned on Friday.
“It’s an effort to have the longevity that he’s had.
“He’s certainly going to be missed behind the stumps. I don’t think there will ever be another wicketkeeper as good as Tim Paine in Australia.
“We’ve been incredibly blessed down here, and we wish him all the best.”
Source: www.perthnow.com.au
