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Tim Paine
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Andrew Hughes /
18 November 2010 /
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"Has successfully established himself as Brad Haddin’s understudy and given Haddin’s injury problems, may well get his chance."
The backup wicketkeeper rarely gets much of a mention but with Brad Haddin's injury cornerns - this kid might play more than expected.
Tim Paine
Nickname: Kid
Wicketkeeper
Tests: 4
Batting Average: 35.87
Ashes Experience: None
Ashes Role:
Has successfully established himself as Brad Haddin's understudy and given Haddin's injury problems, may well get his chance. If he does play, he will be even more of a threat with the bat, capable of chipping in with a century and is safe with the gloves.
Likes: Playing wristy shots against spin bowling
Dislikes: Being compared to Adam Gilchrist
Trivia: Paine was recently named Tasmania's Sports Personality of the Year 2010
Odds to be top Australian batsman: [55.0]
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