As Azeem Rafiq's allegations shone a spotlight on the England dressing room, it seemed as if Joe Root's outfit would be the only side going into the Ashes with serious and far-reaching off-field questions to answer.over a historical investigation into sexually explicit texts to a female colleague has plunged Australia into the biggest scandal since their last one.
Though he has said he still wants to be part of the Australia team, there has to be some doubt over whether he will line up for the first Test against England in Brisbane on 8 December. He did manage to arrest an 18-year losing run in away Ashes series, drawing the 2019 series in England in 2-2. In that sense, from a purely cricketing perspective, Paine's resignation could lead to a stronger Australian side - he may find himself replaced by the stronger batting credentials of either Alex Carey or the England-born Josh Inglis.
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