Tim Paine

Tim Paine is still copping criticism over his behaviour in the third Test at the SCG and a former Aussie captain has let him know his thoughts.

A punishing test series that has exacted a heavy toll on both sides draws to a fitting climax in Brisbane where a humbled Australia will aim to crush an ailing Indian side at their Gabba fortress.

Steve Smith's heroics with the bat are being overshadowed by one petty act in the field.

Australian captain Tim Paine apologised Tuesday after launching an ugly tirade at India's Ravi Ashwin in the drawn Sydney Test, admitting he was 'bitterly disappointed' in his own conduct.

Paine's captaincy has been questioned after he launched an ugly verbal tirade at India's Ravi Ashwin and Smith was accused of foul play after appearing to scuff up batsman Rishabh Pant's guard at the crease during a tense final day.

Australian captain Tim Paine apologised Tuesday after launching an ugly tirade at India's Ravi Ashwin in the drawn Sydney Test, admitting he was "bitterly disappointed" in his own conduct.

Australia snapped up two wickets in the final session to leave India with work to do in the third Test in Sydney.

Debutant Will Pucovski and Marnus Labuschagne smacked half-centuries as Australia recovered from an early setback to build a promising first innings in the rain-hit third Test against India Thursday.

Marnus Labuschagne rode his luck to a home-ground century as Australia reached 274/5 at the close of a steamy day one of the fourth Test decider.

Marnus Labuschagne rode his luck to a home-ground century as Australia exploited India's injury woes and punished their poor fielding to reach 274 for five at the close of a steamy opening day of the fourth test decider in Brisbane on Friday.

Skipper Tim Paine warned Thursday that Steve Smith 'feeds off' criticism and was fired up for the high-stakes fourth Test against India.

India were battling to avoid defeat against Australia after losing two wickets before the close of play Sunday in a third Test marred by allegations of racist abuse from the Sydney crowd.

India were 98 for two in their desperate rearguard action at the close of play on the fourth day of the third test on Sunday, still 308 runs behind Australia and a full day's batting away from saving the match.

A rejuvenated India shorn of Virat Kohli turned the tables on Australia to claim the second test within four days in Melbourne on Tuesday, a rousing eight-wicket victory that breathed life into the series.

After their horror show in Adelaide last week, where they lost by eight wickets and were skittled for 36 in their second innings, the tourists were desperate to start well.

India made four changes in their bid to bounce back from their shellacking in Adelaide but they face an uphill battle as Australia captain Tim Paine wants the hosts to continue their ruthless streak in the second test in Melbourne from Saturday.

Josh Hazlewood took five for eight as Australia romped to an emphatic victory by eight wickets inside three days in the first test at Adelaide Oval.

Steve Smith warned India that his game had finally 'clicked' and he was ready to justify his ranking as the world's top Test batsman.

An outbreak of Covid-19 in Adelaide has rocked Australian cricket a month before the test series against India and forced a number of players, including captain Tim Paine, into self-isolation.

Jason Gillespie told the Sky Sports Cricket Podcast that Australia have the best bowling attack in the world game.