Paine concerned about Gambhir’s inability to stay calm under pressure
“Their last two series wins out here they had Ravi Shastri who was fantastic,” Paine said.
“Their last two series wins out here they had Ravi Shastri who was fantastic,” Paine said.
While Jurel has only played three matches and was mainly included in India’s touring party for the five-match Test series in Australia as a back-up for regular keeper Rishabh Pant, the 23-year-old impressed during a recent match for India A against Australia A in Melbourne.
Paine will have Canberra locals Erin Osborne and Jason McNally as part of his support staff.
Paine, who recently sparked controversy with a harsh remark directed at England's touring team, is hoping to play for Tasmania soon after beginning light training.
Smith was caught on stump camera trying to remove Pant's guard during the fifth day of the third Test at the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG)
Former skipper Michael Clarke has long been pushing for Cummins -- the current vice-captain -- to lead the national side.
The last time India toured Australia, Virat Kohli's men had given their country first-ever Test-series victory down under.
Steve Smith's captaincy ban was imposed by Cricket Australia in the calamitous aftermath of the 2018 Sandpaper Gate fiasco in 2018.
Tim Paine had his wallet in his car which he had parked outside his home after converting his garage into a makeshift gym to stay fit during the lockdown.
Root, while acknowledging the importance of the World Test Championship, made clear an Ashes series in Australia remains the acid test for an England cricketer.
