I will withdraw myself from any vote regarding Paine. Chairman of the selectors

Sydney, November 23, : Cricket Australias (CA) selection chairman George Bailey said that he will not vote on Tim Paine being selected in the Ashes Series side.

Instead, the committee would ask Justin Langer or Tony Dodemaide to make the final decisionPaine was the skipper for Australias Test team since 2018.

He voluntarily resigned his captaincy in 2017 after an off-field scandal.In 2017, he had sent text messages and other communications to a Cricket Tasmania employee.

Paine, however, has stated that he will be available for selection in Ashes side beginning December 8.He is playing against South Australia for Tasmania Second XI at the Lindisfarne Oval, Hobart, to assess his fitness for the five-Test home series with England.According to cricket.com.

au, Bailey has a strong friendship with Paine and a business relationship.The portal stated that Bailey and Paine have been close friends for over 15 years and had played together in Australia and Tasmania.

They are also co-franchisees for a Hobart gym.Bailey stated that if the panel wasnt in agreement on Tim’s future position, it would come to a vote.Bailey said this to the Cricket Etc podcast.They are both well aware of this.

Paine was not selected in Ashes due to the sexting scandal, but because he played very little competitive cricket after he had a complex neck operation in September.Paine underwent surgery to remove a bulging disc which was causing pain in his neck and left arm.Pain was felt on his left side from the nerve canal as a result of the bulging disc.Paine caught six catches from behind the stumps Monday, his first competitive match since April.

He was playing for Tasmania Second XI against South Australia at Lindisfarne Oval.Paine was able to complete 65.5 runs of wicketkeeping with no discomfort.His only competition games before the Ashes are the ongoing, four-day Second XI fixture in Brisbane and a three day Australian intra-squad match next month.

Since the moment I was offered the role of chairman, we have known that this is the case.Strong friendships with Paine and long-lasting relationships have been established.It could be seen in many ways.

There could be a tendency for things to go easy or vice-versa.You could also be more harsh on certain players.

But I believe having good relationships with players is a key to my success in the job.Bailey said, "I understand that the decisions that we make can have huge ramifications for players and their families." Bailey added, "But its not something we take lightly.

We put in the effort because we want to ensure that its the best decision possible, regardless of whether it be with Tim or anyone else." akm #Paine #Chairman #selectors #Cricket #BCCI #ICC #IPL.