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Wicket-Keeper and Captain - Tim Paine

Tim Paine inspired the Aussies to a win in the second Test

Tim Paine was being hailed as one of the softest Australian captains in cricket history but the wicket-keeper batsman proved that it is better to stay calm than being aggressive at Perth. Virat Kohli, his Indian counterpart, tried to aggravate Paine using some aggressive tactics but Tim maintained his concentration and helped Australia win the match.

The Aussie team would have been down on morale after losing the first Test match and Tim Paine, the captain needs to praised for the team's strong showing at Perth. With two 30+ scores at Perth, the Aussie skipper would love to bat for a longer time in the middle to provide the best of his batting skills to his nation.

The pressure would be immense on Paine as it will be the first time that he will be leading his team in a Boxing Day Test match.