It’s not surprising that it will be there: Ponting feels the Paine saga is going to be discussed in The Ashes

Melbourne, Nov 24, : Ricky Ponting, former Australia captain, feels that the Tim Paine saga is going to be a topic of conversation wherever the Australian team goes during The Ashes.

Ponting said that it could distract Paine and the Australian team from their efforts to retain the Ashes at Home.

After an off-field scandal involving text messages and a former Cricket Tasmania female staffer, Paine suddenly resigned as Test captain."As much we all wish it would go away, and there comes a time when its not talked about anymore, its going be there.According to cricket.com.

au, Ponting said that if he plays in Brisbane (for Test 1), the rest of the team and everyone need to move on and do their best to forget about it and get down to business." "I believe it will (be) a distraction.

Yes, he has made a big call for Australian cricket and the improvement of the Australian cricket team.Its not going away.

Ponting said that we are only a few weeks away from the first Test.It will bubble along.

" He believes that Paine will be questioned about the scandal wherever he travels in the future."Unfortunately for Tim, hes going be asked about it wherever he goes.

" You will make mistakes, and youll have to face the cricket-loving public.For a while, you may have doubts.

The 46-year old believes that Paines on-field return after neck surgery will bring him comfort.Paine made one run with the bat in a match against Tasmanias second-XI.He took six catches during the match.

"When youre out there in the middle, that is the only place where you can escape it.He put on his club gear and headed out to try out club cricket in Hobart.This is where he finds the most peace.

He has something else to think about and focus on when hes in the middle, which is cricket.It will pass and hopefully it will be over in time to allow for some clear headspace before he heads into Brisbane.

Ponting concluded by saying that wicketkeeper-batsman Alex Carey could be a good choice if Paine isnt available in the Ashes Test at Brisbane.His pick for the future is Josh Inglis.

They might consider a younger man if he (Paine), plays this series and finishes at the end.They might consider someone more experienced, such as an Ashes series player, if he isnt picked for Brisbane.Alex Carey is the obvious choice if Paine isnt available to play in Brisbane.

They might consider Inglis if Paine plays the Ashes series "I love Inglis and Im going to be the first to admit it.I think hes going a great cricketer for Australia in any format they choose, whether its Test cricket or one-dayers.Brad Haddin and even "Painey" both really praise his keeping and talk highly about it.He could be a long-term player, not only an international player but also a Test player.nr/c #feels #Paine #saga #Ashes #Cricket #BCCI #ICC #IPL.