Paine took to X (previously Twitter) to share a video of a spinner hilariously botching a supply, with the ball slipping out of his hand and falling far wanting the pitch.
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Paine, who has not too long ago been appointed as the pinnacle coach of the Adelaide Strikers for the upcoming Huge Bash League (BBL) season, could not resist making a cheeky remark.
The video, initially posted by @SENTassie, joked concerning the Strikers’ potential curiosity within the hapless spinner, stating, “We’ve heard the Strikers have dedicated to deciding on this world-class spinner with their decide.” Paine joined within the enjoyable, quipping, “If solely we had some area left within the wage cap for this thriller spinner.”
Paine’s appointment as the pinnacle coach of the Strikers marks the most recent step in his speedy ascent by means of the teaching ranks. After serving as an assistant to Jason Gillespie final season, Paine was named head coach following Gillespie’s departure.
His new position will see him main a Strikers group that has proven nice promise, notably with their robust end to the final BBL season, the place they secured a spot within the finals.
Paine’s light-hearted method on social media contrasts along with his critical dedication to his teaching duties. He has already been lively within the improvement of younger expertise, together with his involvement with NT Strike within the Prime Finish T20 sequence and his earlier stint as an assistant coach for Australia A.
As Paine prepares to steer the Strikers into BBL14, followers can count on a mix of his cricketing acumen and his attribute humour, each on and off the sphere.
