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    Question

    Which of the following statements about Tim Paine is

    true? I.  Paine played in 46 test matches for Australia. II.  Paine became Australia’s test captain in 2019. III. Paine played in 23 test matches as captain.
    A Only I Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Only III Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Only II Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Both I and III Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E None of the above Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Former Australia test cricket captain Tim Paine has announced his retirement. Wicketkeeper Paine captained Australia in 23 tests between early 2018 and 2021, playing 35 tests overall. He became Australia’s 46th test skipper after Steve Smith had his captaincy stripped in the wake of the ball-tampering scandal on Australia’s 2018 tour of South Africa.

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